Prepare against Alexey Khruschiov
GM · Moldova · World #5,848 classical · FIDE ID 13900544
When preparing against Alexey Khruschiov, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 15.6% over 45 games.
Our database contains 1,239 games by Alexey Khruschiov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexey Khruschiov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexey Khruschiov 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 | 2,251 | 2,514 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,276 | 2,495 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,237 | 2,483 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,239 | 511 | 366 | 362 | 41.2% |
| As White | 636 | 297 | 179 | 160 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 603 | 214 | 187 | 202 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexey Khruschiov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexey Khruschiov's side.
First moves as White (636 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 398 | 62.6% | 62.6% |
| d4 | 134 | 21.1% | 59.7% |
| Nf3 | 67 | 10.5% | 53.0% |
| g3 | 23 | 3.6% | 63.0% |
| c4 | 13 | 2.0% | 57.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 62.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Khruschiov usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Khruschiov usually continues Nf3 (65.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Khruschiov usually continues d4 (59.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 59.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Khruschiov usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Khruschiov usually continues c4 (58.2% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Khruschiov usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (292 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 127 | 43.5% | 54.3% |
| c5 | 60 | 20.5% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 44 | 15.1% | 59.1% |
| g6 | 26 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 9 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 116 | 52.0% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 75 | 33.6% | 50.7% |
| g6 | 27 | 12.1% | 40.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Alexey Khruschiov's chess games
All 1,239 games by Alexey Khruschiov 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: 511 wins, 366 draws, 362 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 88 | 37/20/31 | 42.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 31 | 8/15/8 | 25.8% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 16/8/6 | 53.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 22 | 6/5/11 | 27.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 10/9/2 | 47.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 67 | 21/15/31 | 31.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 48 | 19/20/9 | 39.6% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 45 | 7/26/12 | 15.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 38 | 7/13/18 | 18.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 36 | 15/9/12 | 41.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 9/6/13 | 32.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Alexey Dreev | 2,649 | 72nd Moscow Blitz | B13 |
| Jun 2021 | Alexey Sarana | 2,640 | Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Rapid | B20 |
| Oct 2010 | Boris Savchenko | 2,627 | ch-Moscow Rapid | C67 |
| Jan 2002 | Sergey Smagin | 2,613 | ch-Moscow | C50 |
| Feb 2013 | Sergey Grigoriants | 2,590 | Moscow Governor Cup A Rapid | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 168 | 93.5 | 2,295 |
| Tula Afromeev Memorial | 2006 | 30 | 19 | 2,534 |
| Centrocoop June Open A | 1999 | 22 | 15 | 2,491 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2022 | 20 | 10 | 2,348 |
| Cheliabinsk Variation A | 2022 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,220 |
| Moscow RSHSH Cup | 2018 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,410 |
| 72nd Moscow Blitz | 2018 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,463 |
| Peterhof | 2010 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexey Khruschiov's chess games?
1,239 games by Alexey Khruschiov, 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 Alexey Khruschiov has played.
What does Alexey Khruschiov play on the first move as White?
Across 636 games with White in our database, Alexey Khruschiov opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexey Khruschiov answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Alexey Khruschiov play as White?
As White, Alexey Khruschiov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (88 games, 42.0% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 636 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexey Khruschiov play as Black?
As Black, Alexey Khruschiov most often plays: Modern Defense (67 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (48 games, 39.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (45 games, 15.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 603 games.
What is Alexey Khruschiov's FIDE rating?
Alexey Khruschiov is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,276 in rapid and 2,237 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,514 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Alexey Khruschiov played?
Our database contains 1,239 games by Alexey Khruschiov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 511 wins, 366 draws, 362 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexey Khruschiov?
1,239 games by Alexey Khruschiov 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.