Prepare against Alexander Velikanov
IM · United States · World #2,657 classical · FIDE ID 2039290
When preparing against Alexander Velikanov, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 36.2% over 47 games.
Our database contains 930 games by Alexander Velikanov, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Velikanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Velikanov 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 | 2,352 | 2,415 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,204 | 2,259 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 930 | 445 | 119 | 366 | 47.8% |
| As White | 461 | 239 | 62 | 160 | 51.8% |
| As Black | 469 | 206 | 57 | 206 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Velikanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Velikanov's side.
First moves as White (461 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 318 | 69.0% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 81 | 17.6% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 6.7% | 64.5% |
| g3 | 21 | 4.6% | 61.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.7% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Velikanov usually continues Nf3 (57.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Velikanov usually continues Nf3 (54.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Velikanov usually continues d4 (68.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Velikanov usually continues Nf3 (46.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Velikanov usually continues c4 (85.0% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Velikanov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 101 | 47.0% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 40 | 18.6% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 17 | 7.9% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 16 | 7.4% | 40.6% |
| c6 | 13 | 6.0% | 23.1% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 4.7% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 114 | 77.6% | 56.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 6.1% | 72.2% |
| d6 | 8 | 5.4% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 4.8% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Alexander Velikanov's chess games
All 930 games by Alexander Velikanov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Aug 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: 445 wins, 119 draws, 366 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 61 | 32/8/21 | 52.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 38 | 15/3/20 | 39.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 26 | 16/3/7 | 61.5% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 12/2/5 | 63.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 47 | 17/6/24 | 36.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 35 | 13/3/19 | 37.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 12/5/10 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 23 | 13/3/7 | 56.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 12/1/6 | 63.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,692 | Titled Tue Late | E61 |
| Feb 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,687 | Titled Tue Early | E68 |
| Oct 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,677 | Titled Tue Late | E60 |
| Jan 2024 | Sam Shankland | 2,674 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Jan 2024 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,670 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 731 | 399.5 | 2,354 |
| Wch U12 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 1,984 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Holiday IM | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,394 |
| 09 Budapest SixDays GM-B | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,534 |
| Toronto NAYCC U16 | 2013 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,421 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Fall IM | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,419 |
| Charlotte CCCSA IM A | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,283 |
| Banja Vrujci GM-3 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 2,306 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Velikanov's chess games?
930 games by Alexander Velikanov, from Oct 2008 to Aug 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 Velikanov has played.
What does Alexander Velikanov play on the first move as White?
Across 461 games with White in our database, Alexander Velikanov opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Velikanov answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Alexander Velikanov play as White?
As White, Alexander Velikanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (61 games, 52.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (38 games, 39.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (26 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 461 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Velikanov play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Velikanov most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 36.2% win rate); Philidor (35 games, 37.1% win rate); Modern Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 469 games.
What is Alexander Velikanov's FIDE rating?
Alexander Velikanov is currently rated 2,352 in classical chess and 2,204 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,415 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Alexander Velikanov played?
Our database contains 930 games by Alexander Velikanov, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 445 wins, 119 draws, 366 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Velikanov?
930 games by Alexander Velikanov 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.