Prepare against Alexej Cherepov
CM · Belarus · World #26,498 classical · FIDE ID 13503650
Our database contains 457 games by Alexej Cherepov, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexej Cherepov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexej Cherepov 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 | 2,008 | 2,289 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,241 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,089 | 2,315 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 457 | 162 | 120 | 175 | 35.4% |
| As White | 230 | 88 | 63 | 79 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 227 | 74 | 57 | 96 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexej Cherepov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexej Cherepov's side.
First moves as White (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 208 | 90.4% | 50.5% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 6.5% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 50.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Cherepov usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Cherepov usually continues c4 (48.9% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Cherepov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Cherepov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Cherepov usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Cherepov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 48.9% | 51.1% |
| c5 | 42 | 44.7% | 40.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 80 | 97.6% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
Alexej Cherepov's chess games
All 457 games by Alexej Cherepov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 162 wins, 120 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 61 | 26/16/19 | 42.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 38 | 16/6/16 | 42.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 23 | 6/6/11 | 26.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| D00 | London System | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Sergey Ionov | 2,535 | ch-EU rapid | D00 |
| Jul 2018 | Vitaly Teterev | 2,508 | 11th Paleochora Open | E94 |
| Jul 2018 | Ivajlo Enchev | 2,505 | 11th Paleochora Open | D45 |
| Aug 2008 | Mikhail Simantsev | 2,488 | Saratov | A61 |
| Aug 2009 | Marek Vokac | 2,466 | Stare Mesto Open | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 129 | 61.5 | 2,169 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 18 | 3 | 2,197 |
| Minsk Open | 2022 | 16 | 6 | 2,070 |
| Orsha Open | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| Saratov | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,235 |
| Minsk Bronstein Memorial Open | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,250 |
| Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,135 |
| Ostroda Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,284 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexej Cherepov's chess games?
457 games by Alexej Cherepov, from Jan 2004 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 Alexej Cherepov has played.
What does Alexej Cherepov play on the first move as White?
Across 230 games with White in our database, Alexej Cherepov opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexej Cherepov answers 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Alexej Cherepov play as White?
As White, Alexej Cherepov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (61 games, 42.6% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 42.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 230 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexej Cherepov play as Black?
As Black, Alexej Cherepov most often plays: Alekhine Defense (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (23 games, 43.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 227 games.
What is Alexej Cherepov's FIDE rating?
Alexej Cherepov is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 2,089 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Alexej Cherepov played?
Our database contains 457 games by Alexej Cherepov, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 120 draws, 175 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexej Cherepov?
457 games by Alexej Cherepov 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.