Prepare against Alexander Syrchikov
IM · Russia · World #19,188 classical · FIDE ID 4133358
Our database contains 272 games by Alexander Syrchikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Syrchikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Syrchikov 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 | 2,064 | 2,456 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,144 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,970 | 2,087 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 272 | 86 | 120 | 66 | 31.6% |
| As White | 137 | 52 | 62 | 23 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 135 | 34 | 58 | 43 | 25.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Syrchikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Syrchikov's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 51.1% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 26.3% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 22 | 16.1% | 59.1% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.9% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Syrchikov usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Syrchikov usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Syrchikov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Syrchikov usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Syrchikov usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Syrchikov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 16.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 9.1% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 77.6% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Alexander Syrchikov's chess games
All 272 games by Alexander Syrchikov 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: 86 wins, 120 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| E00 | Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Ray Robson | 2,590 | Moscow Open A | B78 |
| Jun 2009 | Vitaly Shinkevich | 2,520 | Perm | B75 |
| Jun 2008 | Oleg Gavryushin | 2,515 | Perm | E18 |
| Jun 2008 | Stepan Davydov | 2,497 | Perm | A35 |
| Jan 1998 | Petr Kiriakov | 2,495 | RUS-Cup08 | E39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS sf | 1998 | 22 | 12 | 2,404 |
| Perm | 2009 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,592 |
| Perm Open | 2014 | 17 | 12 | 2,390 |
| ch-Privolzhskogo FO | 2012 | 17 | 7 | 2,111 |
| Perm Elo | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| Perm Open 08 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,023 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Syrchikov's chess games?
272 games by Alexander Syrchikov, 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 Syrchikov has played.
What does Alexander Syrchikov play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Alexander Syrchikov opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Syrchikov answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Alexander Syrchikov play as White?
As White, Alexander Syrchikov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Torre Attack (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Syrchikov play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Syrchikov most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Alexander Syrchikov's FIDE rating?
Alexander Syrchikov is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 1,970 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,456 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Alexander Syrchikov played?
Our database contains 272 games by Alexander Syrchikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 120 draws, 66 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Syrchikov?
272 games by Alexander Syrchikov 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.