Prepare against Alexandr E. Volodin
FM · FIDE · World #2,307 classical · FIDE ID 34268871
Our database contains 187 games by Alexandr E. Volodin, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexandr E. Volodin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandr E. Volodin 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 | 2,368 | 2,401 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,335 | 2,360 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,219 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 77 | 47 | 63 | 41.2% |
| As White | 94 | 42 | 23 | 29 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 93 | 35 | 24 | 34 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandr E. Volodin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandr E. Volodin's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 59.6% | 58.9% |
| d4 | 36 | 38.3% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Volodin usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Volodin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Volodin usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Volodin usually continues Nc3 (38.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Volodin usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Volodin usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 63.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 19.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 9.8% | 62.5% |
| h5 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 92.0% | 47.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Alexandr E. Volodin's chess games
All 187 games by Alexandr E. Volodin in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 77 wins, 47 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 26 | 14/1/11 | 53.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A13 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | E Bacrot | 2,633 | Titled Tue Late | B95 |
| Jul 2025 | S Aswath | 2,511 | Titled Tue Early | A02 |
| Jun 2025 | Victor Mikhalevski | 2,492 | Titled Tue Late | A14 |
| Jul 2025 | V Plat | 2,487 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Jul 2025 | Koen Leenhouts | 2,476 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 79 | 42.5 | 2,311 |
| World Youth Open U16 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,485 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,405 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,304 |
| Rogachev Masters | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,476 |
| Rogachev Masters 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,341 |
| Aeroflot Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,429 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,405 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandr E. Volodin's chess games?
187 games by Alexandr E. Volodin, from Aug 2017 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 Alexandr E. Volodin has played.
What does Alexandr E. Volodin play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Alexandr E. Volodin opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandr E. Volodin answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexandr E. Volodin play as White?
As White, Alexandr E. Volodin's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandr E. Volodin play as Black?
As Black, Alexandr E. Volodin most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Alexandr E. Volodin's FIDE rating?
Alexandr E. Volodin is currently rated 2,368 in classical chess, 2,335 in rapid and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Alexandr E. Volodin played?
Our database contains 187 games by Alexandr E. Volodin, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 47 draws, 63 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandr E. Volodin?
187 games by Alexandr E. Volodin 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.