Prepare against Alexei Gubajdullin
FM · Russia · World #8,354 classical · FIDE ID 4141202
When preparing against Alexei Gubajdullin, expect 1.Nf3 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 39.5% over 114 games.
Our database contains 3,418 games by Alexei Gubajdullin, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alexei Gubajdullin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexei Gubajdullin 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 | 2,199 | 2,504 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,235 | 2,460 | Apr 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,328 | 2,486 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,418 | 1,712 | 352 | 1,354 | 50.1% |
| As White | 1,718 | 910 | 176 | 632 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 1,700 | 802 | 176 | 722 | 47.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexei Gubajdullin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexei Gubajdullin's side.
First moves as White (1,716 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 816 | 47.6% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 702 | 40.9% | 56.6% |
| e4 | 118 | 6.9% | 60.6% |
| c4 | 58 | 3.4% | 66.4% |
| b3 | 7 | 0.4% | 57.1% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 0.4% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Gubajdullin usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Gubajdullin usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Gubajdullin usually continues g3 (46.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Gubajdullin usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Gubajdullin usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Gubajdullin usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (765 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 349 | 45.6% | 54.3% |
| g6 | 200 | 26.1% | 54.8% |
| c6 | 105 | 13.7% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 65 | 8.5% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 29 | 3.8% | 65.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (573 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 461 | 80.5% | 50.4% |
| g6 | 60 | 10.5% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 27 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 9 | 1.6% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 1.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 0.7% | 87.5% |
Alexei Gubajdullin's chess games
All 3,418 games by Alexei Gubajdullin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,712 wins, 352 draws, 1,354 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 463 | 257/32/174 | 55.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 303 | 169/33/101 | 55.8% |
| D02 | London System | 287 | 141/31/115 | 49.1% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 88 | 47/9/32 | 53.4% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 70 | 32/7/31 | 45.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 67 | 42/2/23 | 62.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 48 | 26/3/19 | 54.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 42 | 24/7/11 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 27 | 16/1/10 | 59.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 25 | 13/4/8 | 52.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 248 | 122/28/98 | 49.2% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 140 | 79/10/51 | 56.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 114 | 45/14/55 | 39.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 91 | 39/3/49 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 88 | 40/7/41 | 45.5% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 75 | 35/10/30 | 46.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 63 | 28/5/30 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 49 | 25/8/16 | 51.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 42 | 24/0/18 | 57.1% |
| A45 | London System | 41 | 19/2/20 | 46.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | A24 |
| Nov 2022 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,706 | Speed Chess Q2 | A48 |
| Feb 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,687 | Titled Tue Late | A07 |
| Apr 2023 | Alexey Sarana | 2,685 | Titled Tue Early | E94 |
| Sep 2024 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,679 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,413 | 1,382 | 2,353 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 138 | 63 | 2,203 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 121 | 57 | 2,250 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2020 | 21 | 8 | 2,300 |
| ch-Moscow final | 2020 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,298 |
| ch-Privolzhskogo FO | 2007 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,427 |
| 72nd Moscow Blitz | 2018 | 17 | 7 | 2,453 |
| ch-Moscow rapid | 2020 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,456 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zbigniew Pakleza (14 games) · Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez (12 games) · Milosz Szpar (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexei Gubajdullin's chess games?
3,418 games by Alexei Gubajdullin, from Apr 2003 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 Alexei Gubajdullin has played.
What does Alexei Gubajdullin play on the first move as White?
Across 1,716 games with White in our database, Alexei Gubajdullin opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexei Gubajdullin answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Alexei Gubajdullin play as White?
As White, Alexei Gubajdullin's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (463 games, 55.5% win rate); Indian Defense (303 games, 55.8% win rate); London System (287 games, 49.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,718 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexei Gubajdullin play as Black?
As Black, Alexei Gubajdullin most often plays: Modern Defense (248 games, 49.2% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (140 games, 56.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (114 games, 39.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,700 games.
What is Alexei Gubajdullin's FIDE rating?
Alexei Gubajdullin is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess, 2,235 in rapid and 2,328 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,504 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Alexei Gubajdullin played?
Our database contains 3,418 games by Alexei Gubajdullin, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,712 wins, 352 draws, 1,354 losses (50.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexei Gubajdullin?
3,418 games by Alexei Gubajdullin 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.