Prepare against Alexandr Pereslavtsev
United Kingdom · World #9,062 classical · FIDE ID 343401449
When preparing against Alexandr Pereslavtsev, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 13.6% over 22 games.
Our database contains 186 games by Alexandr Pereslavtsev, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alexandr Pereslavtsev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandr Pereslavtsev 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 | 2,186 | 2,186 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,913 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,907 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 67 | 26 | 93 | 36.0% |
| As White | 92 | 30 | 16 | 46 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 94 | 37 | 10 | 47 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandr Pereslavtsev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandr Pereslavtsev's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 62.0% | 51.8% |
| b3 | 22 | 23.9% | 15.9% |
| e4 | 11 | 12.0% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Pereslavtsev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Pereslavtsev usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Pereslavtsev usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 24% of White games, 15.9% score
- …e5 (55% of these games) — Pereslavtsev usually continues Bb2 (8.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Pereslavtsev usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Pereslavtsev usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 72.2% | 56.4% |
| g6 | 13 | 24.1% | 30.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 52.0% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 6 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 24.0% | 16.7% |
Alexandr Pereslavtsev's chess games
All 186 games by Alexandr Pereslavtsev in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - Sep 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: 67 wins, 26 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 22 | 3/1/18 | 13.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 26 | 14/4/8 | 53.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 8/0/13 | 38.1% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Tom Decuigniere | 2,442 | VI Mindsports Int Open | D37 |
| Jul 2025 | John R Richardson | 2,270 | English Open | E15 |
| Aug 2026 | Livio Cancedda-Dupuis | 2,250 | VI Mindsports Int Open | B35 |
| Apr 2026 | Vladimir Mikhailovsky | 2,215 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B40 |
| Feb 2025 | Johannes Rappazzo | 2,209 | Wightlink Int Masters | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 2 | 1,867 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 2 | 1,870 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 1 | 1,855 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 1,949 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,086 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,228 |
| V Mindsports Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,000 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandr Pereslavtsev's chess games?
186 games by Alexandr Pereslavtsev, from May 2022 to Sep 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 Pereslavtsev has played.
What does Alexandr Pereslavtsev play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Alexandr Pereslavtsev opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.b3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandr Pereslavtsev answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Alexandr Pereslavtsev play as White?
As White, Alexandr Pereslavtsev's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (22 games, 13.6% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandr Pereslavtsev play as Black?
As Black, Alexandr Pereslavtsev most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Modern Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Alexandr Pereslavtsev's FIDE rating?
Alexandr Pereslavtsev is currently rated 2,186 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Alexandr Pereslavtsev played?
Our database contains 186 games by Alexandr Pereslavtsev, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 26 draws, 93 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandr Pereslavtsev?
186 games by Alexandr Pereslavtsev 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.