Prepare against Alexander Semenkov
Russia · World #11,640 classical · FIDE ID 24102563
Our database contains 85 games by Alexander Semenkov, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Semenkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Semenkov 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 | 2,146 | 2,183 | Feb 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,254 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 2,167 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 32 | 32 | 21 | 37.6% |
| As White | 41 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 44 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Semenkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Semenkov's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 63.4% | 59.6% |
| e4 | 10 | 24.4% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.8% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Semenkov usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Semenkov usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Semenkov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 65.0% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Semenkov usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Semenkov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Semenkov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 30.0% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Alexander Semenkov's chess games
All 85 games by Alexander Semenkov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 32 wins, 32 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Vladislav V Vorotnikov | 2,476 | ch-Moscow rapid | B07 |
| Mar 2007 | Sergey Domogaev | 2,383 | ch-RUS Central Region | A43 |
| Mar 2007 | Sergey Ditiatev | 2,341 | ch-RUS Central Region | C02 |
| Sep 2016 | Egor Kovalev | 2,339 | ch-Moscow rapid | B07 |
| Nov 2007 | Leonid Slukin | 2,243 | ch-Lipetsk Region | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elets Open | 2009 | 17 | 14 | 2,272 |
| ch-Lipetsk Region | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,191 |
| ch-RUS Central Region U18 | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 2,023 |
| ch-Lipetsk | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,123 |
| ch-Moscow rapid | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,213 |
| 17th Lipetsk A | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,251 |
| ch-RUS Central Region | 2007 | 7 | 5 | 2,463 |
| Lipetsk 13th | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 2,309 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Semenkov's chess games?
85 games by Alexander Semenkov, from Jan 2005 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 Semenkov has played.
What does Alexander Semenkov play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Alexander Semenkov opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Semenkov answers 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Alexander Semenkov play as White?
As White, Alexander Semenkov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Semenkov play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Semenkov most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Alexander Semenkov's FIDE rating?
Alexander Semenkov is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Feb 2021).
How many games has Alexander Semenkov played?
Our database contains 85 games by Alexander Semenkov, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 32 draws, 21 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Semenkov?
85 games by Alexander Semenkov 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.