Prepare against Alexander Timerkhanov
FM · Russia · World #6,375 classical · FIDE ID 24177938
Our database contains 1,149 games by Alexander Timerkhanov, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Timerkhanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Timerkhanov 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 | 2,238 | 2,403 | May 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,306 | 2,403 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,275 | 2,482 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,149 | 490 | 256 | 403 | 42.6% |
| As White | 568 | 263 | 125 | 180 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 581 | 227 | 131 | 223 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Timerkhanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Timerkhanov's side.
First moves as White (568 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 483 | 85.0% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 47 | 8.3% | 60.6% |
| e4 | 31 | 5.5% | 56.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Timerkhanov usually continues Bg5 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Timerkhanov usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Timerkhanov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 60.6% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Timerkhanov usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Timerkhanov usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Timerkhanov usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 195 | 81.9% | 49.7% |
| c6 | 32 | 13.4% | 48.4% |
| e6 | 8 | 3.4% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 175 | 85.4% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 13.2% | 53.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Alexander Timerkhanov's chess games
All 1,149 games by Alexander Timerkhanov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 490 wins, 256 draws, 403 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 251 | 127/44/80 | 50.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 50 | 27/11/12 | 54.0% |
| D00 | London System | 31 | 14/6/11 | 45.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 12/7/6 | 48.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 6/1/12 | 31.6% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 104 | 33/25/46 | 31.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 96 | 35/20/41 | 36.5% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 21/12/18 | 41.2% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 33 | 17/7/9 | 51.5% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 10/3/13 | 38.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 24 | 9/2/13 | 37.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 21 | 13/2/6 | 61.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,686 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| Aug 2023 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,681 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Jan 2024 | Nils Grandelius | 2,673 | Titled Tue Early | A11 |
| Jul 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,643 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| May 2024 | Rasmus Svane | 2,635 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 600 | 330.5 | 2,346 |
| St Petersburg Chess Day | 2017 | 18 | 10 | 2,350 |
| ch-Kirov Region | 2013 | 18 | 10 | 2,244 |
| chT-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 17 | 4.5 | 2,289 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 11 | 2,097 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2019 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,354 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2018 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,423 |
| Wch U18 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,372 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Timerkhanov's chess games?
1,149 games by Alexander Timerkhanov, from Sep 2011 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 Timerkhanov has played.
What does Alexander Timerkhanov play on the first move as White?
Across 568 games with White in our database, Alexander Timerkhanov opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Timerkhanov answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games).
What openings does Alexander Timerkhanov play as White?
As White, Alexander Timerkhanov's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (251 games, 50.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (50 games, 54.0% win rate); London System (31 games, 45.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 568 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Timerkhanov play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Timerkhanov most often plays: Slav Defense (104 games, 31.7% win rate); Sicilian (96 games, 36.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (51 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 581 games.
What is Alexander Timerkhanov's FIDE rating?
Alexander Timerkhanov is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess, 2,306 in rapid and 2,275 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (May 2021).
How many games has Alexander Timerkhanov played?
Our database contains 1,149 games by Alexander Timerkhanov, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 490 wins, 256 draws, 403 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Timerkhanov?
1,149 games by Alexander Timerkhanov 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.