Prepare against Alexej Khamatgaleev
IM · Australia · World #4,755 classical · FIDE ID 4123549
Our database contains 305 games by Alexej Khamatgaleev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexej Khamatgaleev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexej Khamatgaleev 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 | 2,280 | 2,441 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,256 | 2,351 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,297 | 2,354 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 305 | 120 | 109 | 76 | 39.3% |
| As White | 148 | 64 | 48 | 36 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 157 | 56 | 61 | 40 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexej Khamatgaleev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexej Khamatgaleev's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 148 | 100.0% | 59.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Khamatgaleev usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Khamatgaleev usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Khamatgaleev usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 68 | 93.2% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Alexej Khamatgaleev's chess games
All 305 games by Alexej Khamatgaleev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 120 wins, 109 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 14/8/3 | 56.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 11/13/4 | 39.3% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 23 | 8/5/10 | 34.8% |
| E60 | English Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Dragan Kosic | 2,542 | Patras Open | C11 |
| Aug 2002 | Hristos Banikas | 2,521 | 11th Kavala Open | B43 |
| Feb 2002 | Joseph G. Gallagher | 2,503 | 18th Cappelle Open | B51 |
| Jan 1998 | Petr Kiriakov | 2,495 | RUS-Cup08 | E94 |
| Jul 1997 | Andrey Rychagov | 2,495 | Pardubice KB Open | E96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Australasian IM | 2023 | 34 | 18.5 | 2,278 |
| ch-RUS sf | 2000 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,411 |
| Australasian Masters IM | 2025 | 18 | 5 | 2,075 |
| chT2-RUS | 1995 | 16 | 10 | 2,468 |
| Budapest FS12 IM-A | 1999 | 12 | 8 | 2,457 |
| 12th Goodricke Open | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,431 |
| Decin Open A | 1998 | 10 | 7 | 2,545 |
| Presov Open | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,484 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexej Khamatgaleev's chess games?
305 games by Alexej Khamatgaleev, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Khamatgaleev has played.
What does Alexej Khamatgaleev play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Alexej Khamatgaleev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexej Khamatgaleev answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexej Khamatgaleev play as White?
As White, Alexej Khamatgaleev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (25 games, 56.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexej Khamatgaleev play as Black?
As Black, Alexej Khamatgaleev most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (23 games, 34.8% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Alexej Khamatgaleev's FIDE rating?
Alexej Khamatgaleev is currently rated 2,280 in classical chess, 2,256 in rapid and 2,297 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,441 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Alexej Khamatgaleev played?
Our database contains 305 games by Alexej Khamatgaleev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 109 draws, 76 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexej Khamatgaleev?
305 games by Alexej Khamatgaleev 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.