Prepare against Alexey Golubchikov
Russia · World #81,886 classical · FIDE ID 24188719
When preparing against Alexey Golubchikov, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 103 games by Alexey Golubchikov, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexey Golubchikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexey Golubchikov 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 | 1,784 | 1,889 | Jul 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,881 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,871 | 1,871 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 40 | 22 | 41 | 38.8% |
| As White | 50 | 21 | 11 | 18 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 53 | 19 | 11 | 23 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 96.0% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Golubchikov usually continues c3 (44.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Golubchikov usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Golubchikov usually continues f4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Golubchikov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Golubchikov usually continues f3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 69.6% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 60.9% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Alexey Golubchikov's chess games
All 103 games by Alexey Golubchikov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 40 wins, 22 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Artem Gogolev | 2,407 | Staraya Mayna Sidorov Cup | D02 |
| Apr 2014 | Vladimir Simonov | 2,197 | Uljanovsk Student Open | B13 |
| Sep 2015 | Alexey Beldyugin | 2,076 | Uljanovsk Povolje Open | B07 |
| Aug 2011 | Oleg Pisarenko | 2,000 | Uljanovsk Povolje Open | D12 |
| Apr 2012 | Alexander Dmishutkin | 1,995 | ch-Ulstudents Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uljanovsk Povolje Open | 2015 | 32 | 15.5 | 1,862 |
| Uljanovsk Volga Open | 2016 | 20 | 9 | 1,901 |
| Uljanovsk Sidorov Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,899 |
| Uljanovsk Student Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,894 |
| ch-Uljanovsk U26 Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,931 |
| ch-RUS U26 | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,987 |
| Staraya Mayna Sidorov Cup | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,888 |
| ch-Ulstudents Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,994 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexey Golubchikov's chess games?
103 games by Alexey Golubchikov, from Nov 2011 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 Alexey Golubchikov has played.
What does Alexey Golubchikov play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Alexey Golubchikov opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexey Golubchikov answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexey Golubchikov play as White?
As White, Alexey Golubchikov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexey Golubchikov play as Black?
As Black, Alexey Golubchikov most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Alexey Golubchikov's FIDE rating?
Alexey Golubchikov is currently rated 1,784 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 1,871 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,889 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Alexey Golubchikov played?
Our database contains 103 games by Alexey Golubchikov, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 22 draws, 41 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexey Golubchikov?
103 games by Alexey Golubchikov 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.