Prepare against Alexei Smekalov
Russia · World #16,216 classical · FIDE ID 34181145
Our database contains 114 games by Alexei Smekalov, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexei Smekalov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexei Smekalov 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 | 2,093 | 2,143 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,080 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,084 | 2,123 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 28 | 46 | 40 | 24.6% |
| As White | 53 | 12 | 31 | 10 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 61 | 16 | 15 | 30 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 96.2% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Smekalov usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Smekalov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Smekalov usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Smekalov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Smekalov usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 63.6% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 8 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 77.8% | 23.8% |
| f5 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Alexei Smekalov's chess games
All 114 games by Alexei Smekalov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 28 wins, 46 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A05 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Korzubov,P | 2,291 | Rogachev Masters 2026 | C07 |
| Nov 2023 | Artem Babakekhyan | 2,253 | 19th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | A34 |
| Feb 2026 | Egor Kovalev | 2,217 | Russian Chess Crown A | C07 |
| Feb 2026 | Bakary Traore | 2,163 | Russian Chess Crown A | C41 |
| Nov 2019 | Gennady Smougalev | 2,138 | Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup Rapid 15th | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minsk Open | 2025 | 12 | 6 | 2,033 |
| ch-Urals | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 2,027 |
| ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,991 |
| Rogachev Masters 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,150 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,986 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,210 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,161 |
| chT-RUS U14 final | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,441 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexei Smekalov's chess games?
114 games by Alexei Smekalov, from Nov 2015 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 Smekalov has played.
What does Alexei Smekalov play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Alexei Smekalov opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexei Smekalov answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Alexei Smekalov play as White?
As White, Alexei Smekalov's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexei Smekalov play as Black?
As Black, Alexei Smekalov most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Alexei Smekalov's FIDE rating?
Alexei Smekalov is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Alexei Smekalov played?
Our database contains 114 games by Alexei Smekalov, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 46 draws, 40 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexei Smekalov?
114 games by Alexei Smekalov 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.