Prepare against Alexandr Lazarev
Russia · World #89,024 classical · FIDE ID 24190047
When preparing against Alexandr Lazarev, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 63 games by Alexandr Lazarev, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandr Lazarev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandr Lazarev 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 | 1,762 | 2,007 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,809 | 1,839 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,785 | 1,868 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 24 | 9 | 30 | 38.1% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 12 | 5 | 16 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandr Lazarev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandr Lazarev's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lazarev usually continues Nf3 (26.9% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Lazarev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lazarev usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 85.0% | 41.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
Alexandr Lazarev's chess games
All 63 games by Alexandr Lazarev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 24 wins, 9 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Evgeny Ioffe | 2,061 | Voronezh School Open | C68 |
| Jun 2014 | Viktor Polyansky | 1,985 | Voronezh Rating Open 06 | B21 |
| Apr 2015 | Alexander Krivtsov | 1,953 | Voronezh Open 2 | D51 |
| Nov 2011 | Aleksey Mukha | 1,909 | St Petersburg Autumn Open | C54 |
| May 2015 | Gregory Stepanischev | 1,905 | Voronezh School Open | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Autumn Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,857 |
| Voronezh Winter Open | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,705 |
| Voronezh Open 2 | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,055 |
| Voronezh Winter Rating Open | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,721 |
| 01 Voronezh Rating Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,735 |
| Voronezh Rating Open 06 | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,910 |
| Voronezh Rating Open 03 A | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,885 |
| Voronezh School Open | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandr Lazarev's chess games?
63 games by Alexandr Lazarev, from Jan 2011 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 Lazarev has played.
What does Alexandr Lazarev play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Alexandr Lazarev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandr Lazarev answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Alexandr Lazarev play as White?
As White, Alexandr Lazarev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandr Lazarev play as Black?
As Black, Alexandr Lazarev most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Alexandr Lazarev's FIDE rating?
Alexandr Lazarev is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,809 in rapid and 1,785 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Alexandr Lazarev played?
Our database contains 63 games by Alexandr Lazarev, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 9 draws, 30 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandr Lazarev?
63 games by Alexandr Lazarev 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.