Prepare against Alexander Stripunsky
GM · United States · World #778 classical · FIDE ID 2015315
Our database contains 1,096 games by Alexander Stripunsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Stripunsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Stripunsky 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 | 2,476 | 2,597 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,581 | 2,590 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,544 | 2,592 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,096 | 498 | 347 | 250 | 45.4% |
| As White | 548 | 261 | 182 | 105 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 548 | 237 | 165 | 145 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Stripunsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Stripunsky's side.
First moves as White (548 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 460 | 83.9% | 63.8% |
| d4 | 47 | 8.6% | 61.7% |
| c4 | 25 | 4.6% | 68.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 1.8% | 80.0% |
| b4 | 5 | 0.9% | 80.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Stripunsky usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Stripunsky usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Stripunsky usually continues d4 (62.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Stripunsky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Stripunsky usually continues Bf4 (87.5% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Stripunsky usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (253 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 221 | 87.4% | 58.4% |
| e5 | 8 | 3.2% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 2.8% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.6% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 203 | 91.9% | 58.4% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 3.6% | 37.5% |
| b5 | 4 | 1.8% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Alexander Stripunsky's chess games
All 1,096 games by Alexander Stripunsky 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: 498 wins, 347 draws, 250 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 90 | 43/32/15 | 47.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 38 | 20/14/4 | 52.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 14/11/8 | 42.4% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 5/10/8 | 21.7% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 177 | 80/39/58 | 45.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 114 | 44/39/31 | 38.6% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 42 | 18/16/8 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 15/8/4 | 53.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Loek Van Wely | 2,687 | Minneapolis HB Global Open | B26 |
| Apr 2001 | Alexey Dreev | 2,685 | Dos Hermanas Internet KO | D12 |
| May 2004 | Alexander Onischuk | 2,652 | 103rd New York Masters | E14 |
| May 2012 | Yasser Seirawan | 2,643 | ch-USA | B10 |
| May 2007 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,640 | ch-USA | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-USA | 2013 | 65 | 36.5 | 2,585 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 64 | 35.5 | 2,547 |
| ch-Nassau CC | 2001 | 46 | 39.5 | 2,558 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 1996 | 26 | 18 | 2,444 |
| Western States Open | 2006 | 20 | 15 | 2,616 |
| chT2-RUS | 1996 | 17 | 9 | 2,397 |
| Pardubice Open | 1995 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,441 |
| Polanica Zdroj Open | 1996 | 16 | 12 | 2,473 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jay Bonin (22 games) · Jaan Ehlvest (17 games) · Alexander Shabalov (14 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (12 games) · Leonid Yudasin (11 games) · Joel Benjamin (10 games)
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Where can I find Alexander Stripunsky's chess games?
1,096 games by Alexander Stripunsky, 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 Stripunsky has played.
What does Alexander Stripunsky play on the first move as White?
Across 548 games with White in our database, Alexander Stripunsky opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Stripunsky answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...b5 (2% of games).
What openings does Alexander Stripunsky play as White?
As White, Alexander Stripunsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (90 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (38 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (33 games, 42.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 548 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Stripunsky play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Stripunsky most often plays: Sicilian (177 games, 45.2% win rate); Slav Defense (114 games, 38.6% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (42 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 548 games.
What is Alexander Stripunsky's FIDE rating?
Alexander Stripunsky is currently rated 2,476 in classical chess, 2,581 in rapid and 2,544 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,597 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Alexander Stripunsky played?
Our database contains 1,096 games by Alexander Stripunsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 498 wins, 347 draws, 250 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Stripunsky?
1,096 games by Alexander Stripunsky 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.