Prepare against Alexander Raetsky
GM · FIDE · World #4,652 classical · FIDE ID 4103203
Our database contains 1,379 games by Alexander Raetsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Raetsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Raetsky 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 | 2,283 | 2,465 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,238 | 2,423 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,175 | 2,449 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,379 | 551 | 467 | 361 | 40.0% |
| As White | 699 | 313 | 242 | 144 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 680 | 238 | 225 | 217 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Raetsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Raetsky's side.
First moves as White (699 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 574 | 82.1% | 60.2% |
| e4 | 89 | 12.7% | 69.7% |
| c4 | 27 | 3.9% | 68.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.1% | 87.5% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Raetsky usually continues c4 (59.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Raetsky usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Raetsky usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 69.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Raetsky usually continues Nf3 (65.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Raetsky usually continues f4 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Raetsky usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 134 | 50.0% | 53.4% |
| c5 | 123 | 45.9% | 59.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.2% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.1% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 205 | 88.0% | 51.5% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 8.6% | 47.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Alexander Raetsky's chess games
All 1,379 games by Alexander Raetsky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 551 wins, 467 draws, 361 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 164 | 68/65/31 | 41.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 81 | 36/28/17 | 44.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 55 | 19/23/13 | 34.5% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 48 | 18/18/12 | 37.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 32 | 19/8/5 | 59.4% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 27 | 8/11/8 | 29.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 12/12/3 | 44.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 24 | 11/6/7 | 45.8% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 103 | 25/40/38 | 24.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 91 | 33/33/25 | 36.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 90 | 33/38/19 | 36.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 71 | 21/19/31 | 29.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 59 | 13/23/23 | 22.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 43 | 22/5/16 | 51.2% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 33 | 17/8/8 | 51.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Dimitri Komarov | 2,615 | 13th Cappelle Open | D11 |
| Jul 2003 | Vadim Milov | 2,595 | Biel MTO Open | D21 |
| Jul 2004 | Vitaly Tseshkovsky | 2,588 | Biel MTO Open | D91 |
| Jul 2008 | Christian Bauer | 2,583 | 41st Biel MTO Open | C01 |
| Feb 2018 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,583 | Newcastle on Tyne Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biel MTO Open | 2006 | 106 | 55 | 2,451 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2016 | 35 | 25.5 | 2,464 |
| ch-Voronezh Region | 2013 | 31 | 15.5 | 2,343 |
| Geneve Open | 2007 | 30 | 17.5 | 2,371 |
| ch-SUI | 2008 | 24 | 16 | 2,459 |
| chT2-RUS | 2008 | 22 | 12 | 2,457 |
| Werfen Open A | 1996 | 18 | 12 | 2,435 |
| 23rd Abu Dhabi Open | 2016 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,368 |
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Where can I find Alexander Raetsky's chess games?
1,379 games by Alexander Raetsky, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Raetsky has played.
What does Alexander Raetsky play on the first move as White?
Across 699 games with White in our database, Alexander Raetsky opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Raetsky answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Alexander Raetsky play as White?
As White, Alexander Raetsky's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (164 games, 41.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (81 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (55 games, 34.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 699 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Raetsky play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Raetsky most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (103 games, 24.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (91 games, 36.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (90 games, 36.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 680 games.
What is Alexander Raetsky's FIDE rating?
Alexander Raetsky is currently rated 2,283 in classical chess, 2,238 in rapid and 2,175 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,465 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Alexander Raetsky played?
Our database contains 1,379 games by Alexander Raetsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 551 wins, 467 draws, 361 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Raetsky?
1,379 games by Alexander Raetsky 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.