Prepare against Alexander Tretiakov
FM · Russia · World #32,467 classical · FIDE ID 4125606
When preparing against Alexander Tretiakov, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 62.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 121 games by Alexander Tretiakov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Tretiakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Tretiakov 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 | 1,972 | 2,326 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 2,297 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 2,269 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 57 | 7 | 57 | 47.1% |
| As White | 61 | 30 | 4 | 27 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 60 | 27 | 3 | 30 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Tretiakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Tretiakov's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 47.5% | 36.2% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 31.1% | 60.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 11.5% | 71.4% |
| f4 | 4 | 6.6% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 36.2% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Tretiakov usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Tretiakov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (3% of these games) — Tretiakov usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Tretiakov usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Tretiakov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Tretiakov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 81.5% | 56.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 90.5% | 60.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Alexander Tretiakov's chess games
All 121 games by Alexander Tretiakov 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: 57 wins, 7 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,531 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| Mar 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,484 | Titled Tue Early | E10 |
| Apr 2025 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Apr 2025 | Aksel Bu Kvaloy | 2,481 | Titled Tue Early | B46 |
| Apr 2025 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,470 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 115 | 59.5 | 2,236 |
| ch-Privolzhskogo FO | 2005 | 6 | 1 | 1,931 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Tretiakov's chess games?
121 games by Alexander Tretiakov, 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 Tretiakov has played.
What does Alexander Tretiakov play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Alexander Tretiakov opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Tretiakov answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Alexander Tretiakov play as White?
As White, Alexander Tretiakov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Tretiakov play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Tretiakov most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Alexander Tretiakov's FIDE rating?
Alexander Tretiakov is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Alexander Tretiakov played?
Our database contains 121 games by Alexander Tretiakov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 7 draws, 57 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Tretiakov?
121 games by Alexander Tretiakov 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.