Prepare against Alexander Sosnin
Russia · World #87,596 classical · FIDE ID 4184882
When preparing against Alexander Sosnin, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (67%).
Our database contains 37 games by Alexander Sosnin, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Sosnin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Sosnin 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 | 1,766 | 2,175 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,938 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 1,966 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 13 | 2 | 22 | 35.1% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Sosnin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Sosnin's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 85.0% | 29.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 29.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Sosnin usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Sosnin usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Sosnin usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Sosnin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sosnin usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Sosnin usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Alexander Sosnin's chess games
All 37 games by Alexander Sosnin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 13 wins, 2 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Leonid Lazarkov | 2,178 | 60th ch-RUS sf Urals | B23 |
| Nov 2008 | Dmitry Povarnizyn | 2,088 | Europe-Asia Open | D37 |
| Aug 2007 | Larisa Dashevskaya | 2,060 | ch-Gornozavodsk 8th okrug Open | A81 |
| Mar 2007 | Alexander Povodyr | 2,002 | 60th ch-RUS sf Urals | B33 |
| Aug 2007 | Vadim Galiakhmetov | 1,978 | ch-Gornozavodsk 8th okrug Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gornozavodsk Open | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 1,965 |
| Europe-Asia Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,035 |
| 60th ch-RUS sf Urals | 2007 | 9 | 2 | 1,984 |
| ch-Gornozavodsk 8th okrug Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Sosnin's chess games?
37 games by Alexander Sosnin, from Oct 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 Sosnin has played.
What does Alexander Sosnin play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Alexander Sosnin opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Sosnin answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Alexander Sosnin play as White?
As White, Alexander Sosnin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Sosnin play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Sosnin most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Alexander Sosnin's FIDE rating?
Alexander Sosnin is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Alexander Sosnin played?
Our database contains 37 games by Alexander Sosnin, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 2 draws, 22 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Sosnin?
37 games by Alexander Sosnin 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.