Prepare against Alexandr Truskavetsky
IM · Russia · World #4,158 classical · FIDE ID 14108577
When preparing against Alexandr Truskavetsky, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Scheveningen as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 1,241 games by Alexandr Truskavetsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandr Truskavetsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandr Truskavetsky 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 | 2,299 | 2,420 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,261 | 2,397 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,204 | 2,386 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,241 | 549 | 274 | 418 | 44.2% |
| As White | 625 | 280 | 145 | 200 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 616 | 269 | 129 | 218 | 43.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandr Truskavetsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandr Truskavetsky's side.
First moves as White (625 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 558 | 89.3% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 24 | 3.8% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 18 | 2.9% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 2.6% | 34.4% |
| a3 | 8 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Truskavetsky usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Truskavetsky usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Truskavetsky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Truskavetsky usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Truskavetsky usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Truskavetsky usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (308 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 275 | 89.3% | 50.4% |
| c6 | 15 | 4.9% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 1.9% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 161 | 77.0% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 26 | 12.4% | 48.1% |
| f5 | 12 | 5.7% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Alexandr Truskavetsky's chess games
All 1,241 games by Alexandr Truskavetsky 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: 549 wins, 274 draws, 418 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 77 | 30/19/28 | 39.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 69 | 36/11/22 | 52.2% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 58 | 24/22/12 | 41.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 42 | 25/8/9 | 59.5% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 28 | 12/4/12 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 13/7/4 | 54.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 8/0/11 | 42.1% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 127 | 54/32/41 | 42.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 39 | 22/5/12 | 56.4% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 38 | 18/5/15 | 47.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 29 | 6/7/16 | 20.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 13/6/9 | 46.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 27 | 17/3/7 | 63.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 13/0/4 | 76.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,733 | Titled Tue Late | D32 |
| May 2024 | Ernesto Inarkiev | 2,658 | 31st chT-RUS | D31 |
| Jan 2025 | Volodar Murzin | 2,657 | Titled Tue Late | A50 |
| Mar 2024 | Max Warmerdam | 2,628 | Titled Tue Early | D24 |
| Feb 2024 | Gata Kamsky | 2,623 | Titled Tue Early | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 292 | 177 | 2,397 |
| ch-UKR | 2010 | 43 | 25 | 2,374 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2008 | 36 | 22.5 | 2,386 |
| Alushta Blitz Open | 2023 | 25 | 16 | 2,306 |
| ch-UKR U20 | 2005 | 24 | 9 | 2,289 |
| Alushta Rapid Open | 2023 | 20 | 13 | 2,208 |
| Yalta Yialos Open | 2023 | 18 | 15 | 2,212 |
| Alushta Open | 2023 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,287 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexandr Triapishko (17 games) · Oleg Vastrukhin (14 games) · Dmitry Kryakvin (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandr Truskavetsky's chess games?
1,241 games by Alexandr Truskavetsky, 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 Truskavetsky has played.
What does Alexandr Truskavetsky play on the first move as White?
Across 625 games with White in our database, Alexandr Truskavetsky opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandr Truskavetsky answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Alexandr Truskavetsky play as White?
As White, Alexandr Truskavetsky's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (77 games, 39.0% win rate); Indian Defense (69 games, 52.2% win rate); Slav Defense (58 games, 41.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 625 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandr Truskavetsky play as Black?
As Black, Alexandr Truskavetsky most often plays: Sicilian (127 games, 42.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (39 games, 56.4% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 616 games.
What is Alexandr Truskavetsky's FIDE rating?
Alexandr Truskavetsky is currently rated 2,299 in classical chess, 2,261 in rapid and 2,204 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,420 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Alexandr Truskavetsky played?
Our database contains 1,241 games by Alexandr Truskavetsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 549 wins, 274 draws, 418 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandr Truskavetsky?
1,241 games by Alexandr Truskavetsky 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.