Prepare against Alexey Botvinnik
DEU · World #77,519 classical · FIDE ID 12968170
When preparing against Alexey Botvinnik, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 56 games by Alexey Botvinnik, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexey Botvinnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexey Botvinnik 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 | 1,797 | 1,905 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 15 | 17 | 24 | 26.8% |
| As White | 33 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexey Botvinnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexey Botvinnik's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 78.8% | 36.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.1% | 87.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 36.5% score
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Botvinnik usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Botvinnik usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Botvinnik usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 87.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Botvinnik usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Botvinnik usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Alexey Botvinnik's chess games
All 56 games by Alexey Botvinnik in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 15 wins, 17 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Uwe Bade | 2,179 | 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | C89 |
| Jun 2026 | Andreas Carstens | 2,095 | 11. Open Baden-Württembergische Senior Championchip | E91 |
| Jan 2012 | Alexander Samak | 2,031 | Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 1112 | C02 |
| Apr 2016 | Ingo Wieland | 1,732 | Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | B12 |
| Oct 2015 | Klaus-Michael Buck | 1,728 | 37th Arco Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,795 |
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,828 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,822 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,746 |
| 9th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,846 |
| 10th Arber Seniors Open | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,758 |
| 4th Bodensee Seniors Open | 2018 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,922 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | 2016 | 1 | 1 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexey Botvinnik's chess games?
56 games by Alexey Botvinnik, from Dec 2014 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 Alexey Botvinnik has played.
What does Alexey Botvinnik play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Alexey Botvinnik opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexey Botvinnik answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Alexey Botvinnik play as White?
As White, Alexey Botvinnik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexey Botvinnik play as Black?
As Black, Alexey Botvinnik most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Alexey Botvinnik's FIDE rating?
Alexey Botvinnik is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,905 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Alexey Botvinnik played?
Our database contains 56 games by Alexey Botvinnik, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 17 draws, 24 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexey Botvinnik?
56 games by Alexey Botvinnik 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.