Prepare against Alexander Reprintsev
IM · Ukraine · World #5,374 classical · FIDE ID 14100541
When preparing against Alexander Reprintsev, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation as Black, 24.1% over 54 games.
Our database contains 5,333 games by Alexander Reprintsev, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Reprintsev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Reprintsev 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 | 2,264 | 2,428 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,288 | 2,435 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,321 | 2,476 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5,333 | 2,403 | 521 | 2,409 | 45.1% |
| As White | 2,680 | 1,249 | 228 | 1,203 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 2,653 | 1,154 | 293 | 1,206 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Reprintsev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Reprintsev's side.
First moves as White (2,677 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 2,604 | 97.3% | 51.0% |
| Nc3 | 42 | 1.6% | 38.1% |
| g4 | 21 | 0.8% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 0.2% | 83.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Reprintsev usually continues b3 (53.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Reprintsev usually continues f4 (53.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Reprintsev usually continues Nc3 (44.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 2% of White games, 38.1% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Reprintsev usually continues d4 (39.3% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Reprintsev usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Reprintsev usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1,080 | 90.4% | 53.9% |
| e5 | 108 | 9.0% | 42.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (892 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 879 | 98.5% | 47.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Alexander Reprintsev's chess games
All 5,333 games by Alexander Reprintsev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 2,403 wins, 521 draws, 2,409 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1,075 | 543/75/457 | 50.5% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 278 | 136/26/116 | 48.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 158 | 72/14/72 | 45.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 150 | 60/12/78 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 144 | 61/20/63 | 42.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 96 | 34/6/56 | 35.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 77 | 35/4/38 | 45.5% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 68 | 25/8/35 | 36.8% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 60 | 22/4/34 | 36.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 55 | 16/3/36 | 29.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 984 | 477/109/398 | 48.5% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 460 | 196/59/205 | 42.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 321 | 154/35/132 | 48.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 170 | 64/14/92 | 37.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 136 | 43/11/82 | 31.6% |
| D00 | London System | 76 | 30/10/36 | 39.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 54 | 13/3/38 | 24.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 53 | 24/3/26 | 45.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 37 | 13/3/21 | 35.1% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 31 | 20/1/10 | 64.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,732 | Titled Tue Late | B20 |
| Jul 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,730 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | — |
| Apr 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,705 | Titled Tue Early | B11 |
| Aug 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,677 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | B20 |
| Jan 2022 | Gata Kamsky | 2,657 | Titled Tue | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 4,534 | 2,245.5 | 2,257 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,240 |
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,252 |
| Moscow RSHSH Cup | 2018 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,277 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2016 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,326 |
| Speed Chess Q2 Sw | 2023 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,414 |
| Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Blitz | 2016 | 12 | 5 | 2,386 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2016 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,221 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Oscar Humberto Ardila (19 games) · Zachary Tanenbaum (18 games) · Daniel Shapiro (17 games) · Zbigniew Pakleza (15 games) · Leonardo Tristan (14 games) · Justin Sarkar (14 games) · Alexandros Papasimakopoulos (14 games) · Eric Rosen (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Reprintsev's chess games?
5,333 games by Alexander Reprintsev, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Reprintsev has played.
What does Alexander Reprintsev play on the first move as White?
Across 2,677 games with White in our database, Alexander Reprintsev opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Reprintsev answers 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (99% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games), 1...Nf6 (0% of games).
What openings does Alexander Reprintsev play as White?
As White, Alexander Reprintsev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (1,075 games, 50.5% win rate); King's Gambit (278 games, 48.9% win rate); French Defense (158 games, 45.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,680 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Reprintsev play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Reprintsev most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (984 games, 48.5% win rate); Albin Countergambit (460 games, 42.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (321 games, 48.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,653 games.
What is Alexander Reprintsev's FIDE rating?
Alexander Reprintsev is currently rated 2,264 in classical chess, 2,288 in rapid and 2,321 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,428 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Alexander Reprintsev played?
Our database contains 5,333 games by Alexander Reprintsev, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,403 wins, 521 draws, 2,409 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Reprintsev?
5,333 games by Alexander Reprintsev 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.