Prepare against Alexej Gorbatov
IM · Russia · World #4,599 classical · FIDE ID 4111834
Our database contains 1,169 games by Alexej Gorbatov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexej Gorbatov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexej Gorbatov 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 | 2,285 | 2,445 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,409 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,137 | 2,366 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,169 | 483 | 336 | 350 | 41.3% |
| As White | 597 | 274 | 178 | 145 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 572 | 209 | 158 | 205 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexej Gorbatov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexej Gorbatov's side.
First moves as White (597 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 189 | 31.7% | 64.8% |
| e4 | 172 | 28.8% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 133 | 22.3% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 86 | 14.4% | 59.3% |
| g3 | 7 | 1.2% | 42.9% |
| Nh3 | 5 | 0.8% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Gorbatov usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gorbatov usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gorbatov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Gorbatov usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gorbatov usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gorbatov usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (257 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 93 | 36.2% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 69 | 26.8% | 39.9% |
| g6 | 35 | 13.6% | 55.7% |
| c6 | 34 | 13.2% | 54.4% |
| e6 | 21 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 35.5% | 48.7% |
| e6 | 49 | 22.9% | 41.8% |
| a6 | 22 | 10.3% | 56.8% |
| d5 | 20 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 17 | 7.9% | 29.4% |
| g6 | 16 | 7.5% | 56.3% |
Alexej Gorbatov's chess games
All 1,169 games by Alexej Gorbatov 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: 483 wins, 336 draws, 350 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 98 | 46/28/24 | 46.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 49 | 28/10/11 | 57.1% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 39 | 12/15/12 | 30.8% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 27 | 13/10/4 | 48.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 19 | 11/7/1 | 57.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 11/6/1 | 61.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 10/0/8 | 55.6% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 59 | 25/17/17 | 42.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 56 | 22/13/21 | 39.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 12/8/14 | 35.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 31 | 11/8/12 | 35.5% |
| B00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 11/10/8 | 37.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 26 | 5/8/13 | 19.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Alexander Lastin | 2,611 | Vladimir Open | D00 |
| Jan 1994 | Valery A Loginov | 2,610 | St Petersburg Open 2 | D76 |
| Jan 1991 | Yuri S Razuvaev | 2,585 | Moscow4 | A21 |
| Jul 2011 | Evgeny E. Vorobiov | 2,574 | 22nd Pardubice Rapid Open | C00 |
| Aug 2004 | Denis Yevseev | 2,564 | Vladimir Open | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Moscow | 2014 | 43 | 21.5 | 2,359 |
| ch-Moscow rapid | 2018 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,328 |
| Moscow Open A | 2014 | 19 | 7 | 2,256 |
| Kecskemet6 | 1992 | 19 | 13 | 2,462 |
| ch-Moscow sf | 2011 | 17 | 10 | 2,341 |
| ch-Moscow Open | 1998 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,547 |
| St Petersburg Open | 1993 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,322 |
| Alushta May-A | 2009 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexej Gorbatov's chess games?
1,169 games by Alexej Gorbatov, 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 Alexej Gorbatov has played.
What does Alexej Gorbatov play on the first move as White?
Across 597 games with White in our database, Alexej Gorbatov opens with 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexej Gorbatov answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...a6 (10% of games).
What openings does Alexej Gorbatov play as White?
As White, Alexej Gorbatov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (98 games, 46.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (49 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 597 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexej Gorbatov play as Black?
As Black, Alexej Gorbatov most often plays: Modern Defense (59 games, 42.4% win rate); Sicilian (56 games, 39.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (34 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 572 games.
What is Alexej Gorbatov's FIDE rating?
Alexej Gorbatov is currently rated 2,285 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid and 2,137 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,445 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Alexej Gorbatov played?
Our database contains 1,169 games by Alexej Gorbatov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 483 wins, 336 draws, 350 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexej Gorbatov?
1,169 games by Alexej Gorbatov 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.