Prepare against Alexey Grachev
IM · FIDE · World #876 classical · FIDE ID 44153449
When preparing against Alexey Grachev, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 42.4% over 33 games.
Our database contains 471 games by Alexey Grachev, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexey Grachev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexey Grachev 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 | 2,465 | 2,465 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,433 | 2,438 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,435 | 2,455 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 471 | 193 | 157 | 121 | 41.0% |
| As White | 231 | 109 | 76 | 46 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 240 | 84 | 81 | 75 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexey Grachev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexey Grachev's side.
First moves as White (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 191 | 82.7% | 64.4% |
| c4 | 23 | 10.0% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 12 | 5.2% | 70.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.2% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Grachev usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Grachev usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Grachev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 52.2% score
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Grachev usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Grachev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Grachev usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 75.0% | 58.0% |
| e5 | 16 | 14.8% | 53.1% |
| c6 | 11 | 10.2% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 81.8% | 54.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 16.9% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Alexey Grachev's chess games
All 471 games by Alexey Grachev in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 193 wins, 157 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 30 | 18/8/4 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 33 | 14/10/9 | 42.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Vincent Keymer | 2,719 | Titled Tue Early | A20 |
| Oct 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,674 | chT-RUS Blitz | B47 |
| Apr 2026 | Vladimir Malakhov | 2,620 | TCh-RUS Premier 2026 | C53 |
| Mar 2025 | David Paravyan | 2,619 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
| Oct 2025 | Arseniy Nesterov | 2,584 | ch-RUS Rapid 2025 | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 71 | 49 | 2,508 |
| Novy Urengoy Flaming Memorial | 2023 | 27 | 18 | 2,428 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 20 | 11 | 2,406 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 20 | 10 | 2,230 |
| Cheliabinsk Variation A | 2022 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,435 |
| ch-Novokuznetsk | 2016 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,920 |
| Khanty-Mansiysk Top 16 GP | 2020 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,432 |
| ch-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 12 | 8 | 2,558 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexey Grachev's chess games?
471 games by Alexey Grachev, from Nov 2014 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 Grachev has played.
What does Alexey Grachev play on the first move as White?
Across 231 games with White in our database, Alexey Grachev opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexey Grachev answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Alexey Grachev play as White?
As White, Alexey Grachev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 231 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexey Grachev play as Black?
As Black, Alexey Grachev most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 240 games.
What is Alexey Grachev's FIDE rating?
Alexey Grachev is currently rated 2,465 in classical chess, 2,433 in rapid and 2,435 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,465 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alexey Grachev played?
Our database contains 471 games by Alexey Grachev, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 193 wins, 157 draws, 121 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexey Grachev?
471 games by Alexey Grachev 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.