Prepare against Alexandr Korolev
Belarus · World #15,171 classical · FIDE ID 13505386
Our database contains 66 games by Alexandr Korolev, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandr Korolev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandr Korolev 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 | 2,104 | 2,143 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 2,002 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,010 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 20 | 20 | 26 | 30.3% |
| As White | 33 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 24.2% |
| As Black | 33 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandr Korolev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandr Korolev's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 63.6% | 40.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 30.3% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Korolev usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Korolev usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Korolev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Korolev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Korolev usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Korolev usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
Alexandr Korolev's chess games
All 66 games by Alexandr Korolev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 20 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Mariska De Mie | 2,218 | 21st Rhein Main Open A | C47 |
| Jul 2013 | Mikhail Konstantinov | 2,218 | Minsk Open | B28 |
| May 2018 | Marcus Friedel | 2,190 | 1st Bamberg Open | A25 |
| Jun 2017 | Berthold Engel | 2,182 | 20th Rhein Main Open A | A06 |
| Jun 2017 | Polina Zilberman | 2,160 | 20th Rhein Main Open A | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panevezys Open A | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,911 |
| 35th Bialystok Zamenhof Mem | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,005 |
| 20th Rhein Main Open A | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,238 |
| 21st Rhein Main Open A | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,174 |
| Minsk Spring SDUSHOR Cup | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,020 |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open A | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,014 |
| 1st Bamberg Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,244 |
| 2nd Bamberg Open | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,947 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandr Korolev's chess games?
66 games by Alexandr Korolev, from Apr 2006 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 Alexandr Korolev has played.
What does Alexandr Korolev play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Alexandr Korolev opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandr Korolev answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Alexandr Korolev play as White?
As White, Alexandr Korolev's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandr Korolev play as Black?
As Black, Alexandr Korolev most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Alexandr Korolev's FIDE rating?
Alexandr Korolev is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Alexandr Korolev played?
Our database contains 66 games by Alexandr Korolev, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandr Korolev?
66 games by Alexandr Korolev 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.