Prepare against Alexandr P. Provotorov
IM · Russia · World #9,657 classical · FIDE ID 4125460
When preparing against Alexandr P. Provotorov, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 33.3% over 39 games.
Our database contains 267 games by Alexandr P. Provotorov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandr P. Provotorov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandr P. Provotorov 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 | 2,175 | 2,420 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,330 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,373 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 267 | 104 | 56 | 107 | 39.0% |
| As White | 133 | 61 | 28 | 44 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 134 | 43 | 28 | 63 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandr P. Provotorov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandr P. Provotorov's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 66.2% | 51.1% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 28.6% | 67.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.5% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Provotorov usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Provotorov usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Provotorov usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 67.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Provotorov usually continues e3 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Provotorov usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Provotorov usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 53 | 89.8% | 41.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 95.9% | 39.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Alexandr P. Provotorov's chess games
All 267 games by Alexandr P. Provotorov 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: 104 wins, 56 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 25 | 14/2/9 | 56.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Colle System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 39 | 13/5/21 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Valery A Loginov | 2,478 | ch-St Petersburg Seniors | A55 |
| Jan 2025 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,435 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Dec 2024 | Viacheslav I. Neklyudov | 2,432 | Titled Tue Early | C25 |
| Feb 2025 | Loic Travadon | 2,401 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Mar 2025 | KG Sai | 2,365 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 198 | 90.5 | 2,172 |
| Kaluga Tsiolkovsky Memorial Open | 2016 | 43 | 25.5 | 2,229 |
| ch-St Petersburg Seniors Blitz | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,353 |
| ch-St Petersburg Seniors | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,385 |
| ch-St Petersburg Seniors Rapid | 2022 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,115 |
| chT2-RUS | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandr P. Provotorov's chess games?
267 games by Alexandr P. Provotorov, 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 P. Provotorov has played.
What does Alexandr P. Provotorov play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Alexandr P. Provotorov opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandr P. Provotorov answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Alexandr P. Provotorov play as White?
As White, Alexandr P. Provotorov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (25 games, 56.0% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandr P. Provotorov play as Black?
As Black, Alexandr P. Provotorov most often plays: Indian Defense (39 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Alexandr P. Provotorov's FIDE rating?
Alexandr P. Provotorov is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,420 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Alexandr P. Provotorov played?
Our database contains 267 games by Alexandr P. Provotorov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 56 draws, 107 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandr P. Provotorov?
267 games by Alexandr P. Provotorov 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.