Prepare against Alexandr Kovtunenko
FM · Russia · World #28,441 classical · FIDE ID 4144597
Our database contains 180 games by Alexandr Kovtunenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandr Kovtunenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandr Kovtunenko 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 | 1,995 | 2,314 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 2,290 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 2,365 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 66 | 31 | 83 | 36.7% |
| As White | 88 | 34 | 9 | 45 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 92 | 32 | 22 | 38 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandr Kovtunenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandr Kovtunenko's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 90.9% | 43.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.5% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.4% | 16.7% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 43.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kovtunenko usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kovtunenko usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kovtunenko usually continues d4 (34.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Kovtunenko usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kovtunenko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 41.5% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 22 | 41.5% | 47.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 72.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Alexandr Kovtunenko's chess games
All 180 games by Alexandr Kovtunenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 66 wins, 31 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Alexey Pugachov | 2,470 | Moscow Open E | C06 |
| Feb 2011 | Nikolai Pushkov | 2,445 | Moscow Open E | E90 |
| Jan 2016 | Dmitriy Khegay | 2,416 | Moscow Open A | C04 |
| Jul 2008 | Alexandr Granovskiy | 2,356 | Dmitrov Summer Open | B12 |
| Feb 2016 | Alexey Chos | 2,348 | Moscow Open A | B97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubna IM | 2007 | 16 | 8 | 2,244 |
| Serpukhov | 2009 | 15 | 6 | 2,176 |
| Moscow Victory Day Open | 2013 | 13 | 6 | 2,194 |
| Dmitrov Open | 2007 | 12 | 10 | 2,344 |
| chT-Moscow | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,237 |
| Moscow | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 2,167 |
| Moscow Open B | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,072 |
| Zvenigorod Autumn Open B | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandr Kovtunenko's chess games?
180 games by Alexandr Kovtunenko, from Apr 2003 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 Kovtunenko has played.
What does Alexandr Kovtunenko play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Alexandr Kovtunenko opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandr Kovtunenko answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Alexandr Kovtunenko play as White?
As White, Alexandr Kovtunenko's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandr Kovtunenko play as Black?
As Black, Alexandr Kovtunenko most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Alexandr Kovtunenko's FIDE rating?
Alexandr Kovtunenko is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,314 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Alexandr Kovtunenko played?
Our database contains 180 games by Alexandr Kovtunenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 31 draws, 83 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandr Kovtunenko?
180 games by Alexandr Kovtunenko 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.