Prepare against Alexandre Kretchetov
FM · Russia · World #13,750 classical · FIDE ID 4124588
Our database contains 803 games by Alexandre Kretchetov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandre Kretchetov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandre Kretchetov 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 | 2,119 | 2,395 | Nov 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 803 | 232 | 285 | 286 | 28.9% |
| As White | 398 | 120 | 150 | 128 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 405 | 112 | 135 | 158 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandre Kretchetov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandre Kretchetov's side.
First moves as White (398 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 213 | 53.5% | 49.1% |
| Nf3 | 166 | 41.7% | 49.4% |
| e4 | 17 | 4.3% | 44.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 49.1% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Kretchetov usually continues c4 (42.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kretchetov usually continues c4 (51.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kretchetov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 49.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Kretchetov usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kretchetov usually continues d4 (45.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Kretchetov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 131 | 57.7% | 44.3% |
| c6 | 65 | 28.6% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 12 | 5.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 9 | 4.0% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 9 | 4.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 66 | 51.6% | 38.6% |
| Nf6 | 56 | 43.8% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Alexandre Kretchetov's chess games
All 803 games by Alexandre Kretchetov 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: 232 wins, 285 draws, 286 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 48 | 11/22/15 | 22.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 39 | 12/15/12 | 30.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 39 | 11/12/16 | 28.2% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 8/5/10 | 34.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| A45 | London System | 16 | 1/6/9 | 6.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 61 | 14/24/23 | 23.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 55 | 16/21/18 | 29.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 44 | 14/13/17 | 31.8% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,675 | Titled Tue Late | D36 |
| Dec 2010 | Yuri Shulman | 2,629 | 20th North American Open | D15 |
| Apr 2007 | Sergey Kudrin | 2,609 | Reno Far West Open | A40 |
| Dec 2007 | Ildar Ibragimov | 2,598 | 17th North American Open | E18 |
| May 2013 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,559 | 26th Los Angeles Metropolitan | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 148 | 67 | 2,222 |
| ch-Southern California | 2014 | 30 | 19 | 2,435 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2008 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,339 |
| Western Pacific Open | 2015 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,305 |
| Reno Far West Open | 2008 | 12 | 8 | 2,447 |
| Memorial Day Classic | 2010 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,436 |
| Western States Open | 2006 | 12 | 8 | 2,438 |
| 26th Los Angeles Metropolitan | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 2,360 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Enrico Sevillano (18 games) · Melikset Khachiyan (18 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandre Kretchetov's chess games?
803 games by Alexandre Kretchetov, 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 Alexandre Kretchetov has played.
What does Alexandre Kretchetov play on the first move as White?
Across 398 games with White in our database, Alexandre Kretchetov opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandre Kretchetov answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexandre Kretchetov play as White?
As White, Alexandre Kretchetov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (48 games, 22.9% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (39 games, 28.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 398 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandre Kretchetov play as Black?
As Black, Alexandre Kretchetov most often plays: Slav Defense (61 games, 23.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (55 games, 29.1% win rate); Caro-Kann (44 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 405 games.
What is Alexandre Kretchetov's FIDE rating?
Alexandre Kretchetov is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,395 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Alexandre Kretchetov played?
Our database contains 803 games by Alexandre Kretchetov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 232 wins, 285 draws, 286 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandre Kretchetov?
803 games by Alexandre Kretchetov 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.