Prepare against Alexander Utnasunov
Russia · World #1,224 classical · FIDE ID 4134524
Our database contains 404 games by Alexander Utnasunov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Utnasunov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Utnasunov 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 | 2,432 | 2,461 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,299 | 2,478 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,291 | 2,445 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 404 | 155 | 111 | 138 | 38.4% |
| As White | 200 | 88 | 49 | 63 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 204 | 67 | 62 | 75 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Utnasunov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Utnasunov's side.
First moves as White (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 192 | 96.0% | 57.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Utnasunov usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Utnasunov usually continues c4 (56.1% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Utnasunov usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Utnasunov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Utnasunov usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 92.4% | 44.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 64 | 98.5% | 50.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Alexander Utnasunov's chess games
All 404 games by Alexander Utnasunov 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: 155 wins, 111 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 37 | 20/8/9 | 54.1% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 30 | 10/10/10 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 27 | 13/4/10 | 48.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 54 | 22/12/20 | 40.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 39 | 10/12/17 | 25.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A34 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Denis Khismatullin | 2,611 | chT-RUS rapid | D30 |
| Aug 2000 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,606 | RUS Cup final 4th | E88 |
| Oct 2017 | Alexandr Predke | 2,601 | chT-RUS rapid | B72 |
| Oct 2017 | Vadim Moiseenko | 2,558 | ch-RUS rapid | B70 |
| Oct 2021 | Andrey Drygalov | 2,508 | chT-RUS Blitz | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-RUS | 2021 | 26 | 16 | 2,436 |
| Serpukhov C | 2003 | 22 | 15 | 2,413 |
| ch-RUS U16 | 2001 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,190 |
| Artek Olympiad U16 | 2000 | 18 | 9 | 2,222 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2003 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,348 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2019 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,373 |
| chT-RUS rapid | 2019 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,471 |
| Serpukhov-G | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Utnasunov's chess games?
404 games by Alexander Utnasunov, 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 Utnasunov has played.
What does Alexander Utnasunov play on the first move as White?
Across 200 games with White in our database, Alexander Utnasunov opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Utnasunov answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Alexander Utnasunov play as White?
As White, Alexander Utnasunov's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (37 games, 54.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 48.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 200 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Utnasunov play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Utnasunov most often plays: Slav Defense (54 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (39 games, 25.6% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Alexander Utnasunov's FIDE rating?
Alexander Utnasunov is currently rated 2,432 in classical chess, 2,299 in rapid and 2,291 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,461 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Alexander Utnasunov played?
Our database contains 404 games by Alexander Utnasunov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 111 draws, 138 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Utnasunov?
404 games by Alexander Utnasunov 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.