Prepare against Alexandr Granovskiy
IM · Kazakhstan · World #7,870 classical · FIDE ID 13700243
Our database contains 383 games by Alexandr Granovskiy, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexandr Granovskiy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandr Granovskiy 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 | 2,208 | 2,373 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,319 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 2,290 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 383 | 116 | 161 | 106 | 30.3% |
| As White | 193 | 70 | 77 | 46 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 190 | 46 | 84 | 60 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandr Granovskiy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandr Granovskiy's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 133 | 68.9% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 50 | 25.9% | 53.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.1% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.1% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Granovskiy usually continues Bg5 (54.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Granovskiy usually continues c4 (68.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Granovskiy usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Granovskiy usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Granovskiy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Granovskiy usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 49 | 49.5% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 42 | 42.4% | 47.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 52.5% | 34.4% |
| d5 | 29 | 47.5% | 43.1% |
Alexandr Granovskiy's chess games
All 383 games by Alexandr Granovskiy in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 116 wins, 161 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 34 | 14/9/11 | 41.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 2/11/4 | 11.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A95 | Catalan | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 1/9/3 | 7.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 2,498 | Belgrade Gligoric Memorial | B22 |
| Jul 2017 | Valery Kazakouski | 2,433 | 28th Pardubice Czech Open A | A46 |
| Dec 2007 | Krystian Kuzmicz | 2,422 | 18th Krakow Open | A15 |
| Feb 1999 | Zurab Tqebuchava | 2,417 | RUS-Cup03 Geller Memorial | D00 |
| Jan 1996 | Andrei Deev | 2,410 | RUS-Cup2 | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kostroma Volga Cup Open | 2010 | 25 | 16.5 | 2,324 |
| ch-Moscow | 2001 | 24 | 11.5 | 2,312 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,298 |
| Moscow Geller Memorial | 2006 | 12 | 3 | 2,304 |
| Zeleny Shum B | 2000 | 11 | 3 | 2,133 |
| Eforie Nord Open | 2014 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,353 |
| chT-Moscow | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 2,162 |
| RUS-Cup2 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,357 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandr Granovskiy's chess games?
383 games by Alexandr Granovskiy, from Apr 2003 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 Granovskiy has played.
What does Alexandr Granovskiy play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Alexandr Granovskiy opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandr Granovskiy answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games).
What openings does Alexandr Granovskiy play as White?
As White, Alexandr Granovskiy's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandr Granovskiy play as Black?
As Black, Alexandr Granovskiy most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Alexandr Granovskiy's FIDE rating?
Alexandr Granovskiy is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,373 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Alexandr Granovskiy played?
Our database contains 383 games by Alexandr Granovskiy, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 161 draws, 106 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandr Granovskiy?
383 games by Alexandr Granovskiy 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.