Prepare against Alexander Pak
FM · France · World #4,529 classical · FIDE ID 4164717
Our database contains 206 games by Alexander Pak, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Pak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Pak before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,287 | 2,299 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,248 | 2,252 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,124 | 2,141 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 74 | 39 | 93 | 35.9% |
| As White | 94 | 41 | 20 | 33 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 112 | 33 | 19 | 60 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Pak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Pak's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 89.4% | 52.4% |
| b3 | 5 | 5.3% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Pak usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pak usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Pak usually continues d4 (46.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Pak usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Pak usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Pak usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 67.2% | 37.8% |
| e6 | 14 | 23.0% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.6% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
Alexander Pak's chess games
All 206 games by Alexander Pak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 74 wins, 39 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 20 | 4/5/11 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Grigory Palchun | 2,321 | chT-RUS U20 | B25 |
| Aug 2023 | Siem Van Dael | 2,285 | chT-World Rapid | A49 |
| Jul 2009 | Pavel Kolmakov | 2,268 | ch-Moscow Region Open | C15 |
| May 2025 | Dorian Micottis | 2,252 | TCh-FRA Top 16 GpA | A36 |
| Oct 2015 | Valeriya I. Gansvind | 2,247 | chT-Moscow | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U12 | 2011 | 15 | 6 | 1,793 |
| Wch U10 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,767 |
| Wch U14 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,083 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2,335 |
| Dubna Cup Rating B | 2008 | 10 | 7 | 1,966 |
| chT-RUS U18 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,190 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,093 |
| ch-Moscow Region Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2,018 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Pak's chess games?
206 games by Alexander Pak, from Jul 2008 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Alexander Pak has played.
What does Alexander Pak play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Alexander Pak opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Pak answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexander Pak play as White?
As White, Alexander Pak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Pak play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Pak most often plays: Slav Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Alexander Pak's FIDE rating?
Alexander Pak is currently rated 2,287 in classical chess, 2,248 in rapid and 2,124 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alexander Pak played?
Our database contains 206 games by Alexander Pak, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 39 draws, 93 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Pak?
206 games by Alexander Pak reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.