Prepare against Alexei Barsov
GM · Uzbekistan · World #3,528 classical · FIDE ID 14200082
Our database contains 2,066 games by Alexei Barsov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexei Barsov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexei Barsov 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 | 2,318 | 2,546 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,289 | 2,547 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,288 | 2,532 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,066 | 897 | 846 | 323 | 43.4% |
| As White | 1,027 | 498 | 417 | 112 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 1,039 | 399 | 429 | 211 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexei Barsov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexei Barsov's side.
First moves as White (1,027 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 999 | 97.3% | 69.2% |
| e4 | 13 | 1.3% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 11 | 1.1% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.4% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Barsov usually continues c4 (67.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Barsov usually continues c4 (72.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Barsov usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 46.2% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Barsov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Barsov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Barsov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (489 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 473 | 96.7% | 63.1% |
| e5 | 8 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.6% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (348 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 143 | 41.1% | 52.8% |
| Nf6 | 114 | 32.8% | 56.1% |
| e6 | 90 | 25.9% | 60.6% |
Alexei Barsov's chess games
All 2,066 games by Alexei Barsov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 897 wins, 846 draws, 323 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 215 | 120/74/21 | 55.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 135 | 68/55/12 | 50.4% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 110 | 47/50/13 | 42.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 76 | 37/29/10 | 48.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 46 | 22/21/3 | 47.8% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 43 | 28/10/5 | 65.1% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 40 | 26/13/1 | 65.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 37 | 11/21/5 | 29.7% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 31 | 13/14/4 | 41.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 16/8/6 | 53.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 117 | 44/42/31 | 37.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 116 | 50/44/22 | 43.1% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 105 | 25/55/25 | 23.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 63 | 30/20/13 | 47.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 52 | 20/29/3 | 38.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 51 | 27/16/8 | 52.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 46 | 15/22/9 | 32.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 41 | 15/16/10 | 36.6% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 41 | 20/15/6 | 48.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 40 | 23/13/4 | 57.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Tigran L. Petrosian | 2,671 | Agzamov Memorial 09th | A01 |
| Jun 2006 | Vugar Gashimov | 2,659 | Olympiad-37 | A13 |
| Dec 2001 | Zhong Zhang | 2,657 | 77th Hastings 0102 | E13 |
| Jan 2002 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,654 | ch-EU blitz | D11 |
| Nov 2005 | Mikhail Gurevich | 2,652 | Corsica Masters Prelim | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UZB | 2018 | 104 | 60 | 2,430 |
| Dieren Open | 2000 | 36 | 25 | 2,569 |
| Quebec Open | 2004 | 31 | 25 | 2,471 |
| Lost Boys Open | 1999 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,537 |
| VAM Hoogeveen Open | 1999 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,549 |
| Val Thorens Open | 1995 | 17 | 12 | 2,493 |
| Agzamov Memorial | 1986 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,296 |
| Khodzhaev Memorial | 1987 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,315 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mikhail Gurevich (10 games)
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Where can I find Alexei Barsov's chess games?
2,066 games by Alexei Barsov, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Alexei Barsov has played.
What does Alexei Barsov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,027 games with White in our database, Alexei Barsov opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexei Barsov answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games).
What openings does Alexei Barsov play as White?
As White, Alexei Barsov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (215 games, 55.8% win rate); Slav Defense (135 games, 50.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (110 games, 42.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,027 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexei Barsov play as Black?
As Black, Alexei Barsov most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (117 games, 37.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (116 games, 43.1% win rate); Indian Defense (105 games, 23.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,039 games.
What is Alexei Barsov's FIDE rating?
Alexei Barsov is currently rated 2,318 in classical chess, 2,289 in rapid and 2,288 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,546 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Alexei Barsov played?
Our database contains 2,066 games by Alexei Barsov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 897 wins, 846 draws, 323 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexei Barsov?
2,066 games by Alexei Barsov 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.