Prepare against Alexander V. Kniazev
FM · Russia · World #13,955 classical · FIDE ID 4144120
When preparing against Alexander V. Kniazev, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 42.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 147 games by Alexander V. Kniazev, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Alexander V. Kniazev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander V. Kniazev 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 | 2,118 | 2,350 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,257 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,174 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 57 | 44 | 46 | 38.8% |
| As White | 77 | 34 | 24 | 19 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 70 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 32.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 467 rated games against 263 different opponents, across 50 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 202 | 104 | 55 | 43 | 51.5% | 2,022 | 2,142 | 16 |
| Rapid | 162 | 100 | 26 | 36 | 61.7% | 1,824 | 1,976 | 10 |
| Blitz | 103 | 65 | 6 | 32 | 63.1% | 1,807 | 1,913 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 73 | 12 | 21 | 40 | 16.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 356 | 228 | 64 | 64 | 64.0% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs IM · 17 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 3 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
8 tournament wins from 50 events, 7 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40 | 25 | 5 | 10 | 1,842 | 1,992 |
| 2025 | 51 | 31 | 9 | 11 | 1,902 | 2,049 |
| 2024 | 91 | 53 | 10 | 28 | 1,777 | 1,882 |
| 2023 | 76 | 53 | 8 | 15 | 1,607 | 1,789 |
| 2022 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,787 | 1,787 |
| 2019 | 27 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 1,995 | 2,133 |
| 2018 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1,976 | 2,164 |
| 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2,009 | 2,232 |
| 2014 | 25 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 2,038 | 2,222 |
| 2013 | 36 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 2,148 | 2,270 |
| 2012 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2,028 | 2,206 |
| 2011 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2,231 | 2,231 |
| 2010 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2,027 | 2,250 |
| 2009 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 2,098 | 2,121 |
| 2008 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 2,237 | 2,212 |
| 2007 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 2,176 | 2,176 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander V. Kniazev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander V. Kniazev's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 88.3% | 56.6% |
| a3 | 4 | 5.2% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Kniazev usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kniazev usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kniazev usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.a3 — 5% of White games, 87.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kniazev usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kniazev usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 96.8% | 38.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 96.7% | 56.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Alexander V. Kniazev's chess games
All 147 games by Alexander V. Kniazev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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, 44 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Valery Grechihin | 2,508 | Samara Open | B66 |
| Aug 2002 | Dmitry Frolyanov | 2,448 | RUS-Cup04 | D30 |
| Aug 2001 | Oleg Karpeshov | 2,437 | RUS-Cup07 | B72 |
| Dec 2001 | Jakov Geller | 2,426 | ch-Samara | B43 |
| Jan 1999 | Gennady Aleksandrov Kiselev | 2,411 | Saratov Aratovsky Memorial | B61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Samara | 2010 | 28 | 19 | 2,208 |
| Samara | 2009 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-Samara Region | 2013 | 18 | 8 | 2,175 |
| ch-RUS sf | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,287 |
| ch-Samara Region HL | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,285 |
| RUS-Cup07 | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,484 |
| RUS-Cup04 | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,344 |
| Saratov Aratovsky Memorial | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,412 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander V. Kniazev's chess games?
147 games by Alexander V. Kniazev, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 V. Kniazev has played.
What does Alexander V. Kniazev play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Alexander V. Kniazev opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.a3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander V. Kniazev answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Alexander V. Kniazev play as White?
As White, Alexander V. Kniazev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander V. Kniazev play as Black?
As Black, Alexander V. Kniazev most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Alexander V. Kniazev's FIDE rating?
Alexander V. Kniazev is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Alexander V. Kniazev played?
Our database contains 147 games by Alexander V. Kniazev, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 44 draws, 46 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander V. Kniazev?
147 games by Alexander V. Kniazev 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.