Prepare against Alexander Usov
Russia · World #118,476 classical · FIDE ID 24110701
When preparing against Alexander Usov, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 138 games by Alexander Usov, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Usov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Usov 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 | 1,678 | 1,878 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,771 | 1,771 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,775 | 1,792 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 31 | 18 | 89 | 22.5% |
| As White | 70 | 18 | 8 | 44 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 68 | 13 | 10 | 45 | 19.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Usov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Usov's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 97.1% | 31.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 31.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Usov usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Usov usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Usov usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Usov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 73.9% | 23.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
Alexander Usov's chess games
All 138 games by Alexander Usov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 31 wins, 18 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/1/12 | 23.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Igor Khipkhenov | 2,170 | Irkutsk Urbanovich Memorial | B38 |
| Jun 2015 | Nikolay Eliseev | 2,104 | Irkutsk Baykal Open | B01 |
| Jun 2012 | Aleksandr Anisimov | 2,010 | Irkutsk Baykal Open | C21 |
| Jun 2014 | Vladimir Bychkov | 1,989 | Irkutsk Baykal Open | C11 |
| Mar 2010 | Vladimir Eremeenko | 1,976 | Irkutsk Urbanovich Memorial | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irkutsk Baykal Open | 2015 | 33 | 13 | 1,768 |
| Irkutsk Anufriev Memorial | 2009 | 24 | 6 | 1,747 |
| Irkutsk Spring | 2016 | 18 | 4.5 | 1,739 |
| Irkutsk Urbanovich Memorial | 2010 | 15 | 5 | 1,794 |
| Irkutsk Summer | 2008 | 13 | 1.5 | 1,668 |
| ch-Irkutsk | 2012 | 9 | 1 | 1,735 |
| ch-Sibiria Region | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,912 |
| ch-Irkutsk otbor | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,638 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Usov's chess games?
138 games by Alexander Usov, from Jan 2005 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 Usov has played.
What does Alexander Usov play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Alexander Usov opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Usov answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Alexander Usov play as White?
As White, Alexander Usov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Usov play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Usov most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Alexander Usov's FIDE rating?
Alexander Usov is currently rated 1,678 in classical chess, 1,771 in rapid and 1,775 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,878 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Alexander Usov played?
Our database contains 138 games by Alexander Usov, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 18 draws, 89 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Usov?
138 games by Alexander Usov 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.