Prepare against Alexander Slizhevsky
IM · Russia · World #4,942 classical · FIDE ID 4152050
Our database contains 310 games by Alexander Slizhevsky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Slizhevsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Slizhevsky 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 | 2,275 | 2,454 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,459 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,319 | 2,428 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 310 | 125 | 110 | 75 | 40.3% |
| As White | 159 | 63 | 62 | 34 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 151 | 62 | 48 | 41 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Slizhevsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Slizhevsky's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 156 | 98.1% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Slizhevsky usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Slizhevsky usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Slizhevsky usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Slizhevsky usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Slizhevsky usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 94.0% | 55.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 97.9% | 60.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Alexander Slizhevsky's chess games
All 310 games by Alexander Slizhevsky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 125 wins, 110 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 7/14/6 | 25.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 16/14/11 | 39.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Andrey Rychagov | 2,571 | 11th Voronezh Open A | A34 |
| Jan 2025 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,560 | Goa Int. Open | C77 |
| Oct 2005 | Vladimir Dobrov | 2,515 | 13th Chigorin Memorial | D70 |
| Oct 2023 | Evgenios Ioannidis | 2,502 | Titled Tue Early | C48 |
| Apr 2006 | Alexander Kovchan | 2,499 | 13th chT-RUS 2 | B96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 53 | 32 | 2,381 |
| ch-RUS Schools | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,334 |
| 11th Voronezh Open A | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,464 |
| Tamil Nadu IM 25th | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,386 |
| 12th Chigorin Memorial | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,345 |
| 12th Izmailov Memorial Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,531 |
| 11th Izmailov Memorial Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,351 |
| Tamil Nadu IM 21st | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,359 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Slizhevsky's chess games?
310 games by Alexander Slizhevsky, from Apr 2003 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 Slizhevsky has played.
What does Alexander Slizhevsky play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Alexander Slizhevsky opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Slizhevsky answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Alexander Slizhevsky play as White?
As White, Alexander Slizhevsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Slizhevsky play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Slizhevsky most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 39.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Alexander Slizhevsky's FIDE rating?
Alexander Slizhevsky is currently rated 2,275 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid and 2,319 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,454 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Alexander Slizhevsky played?
Our database contains 310 games by Alexander Slizhevsky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 110 draws, 75 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Slizhevsky?
310 games by Alexander Slizhevsky 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.