Prepare against Alexey Kislinsky
GM · Czechia · World #3,703 classical · FIDE ID 14108801
When preparing against Alexey Kislinsky, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 34.0% over 53 games.
Our database contains 2,707 games by Alexey Kislinsky, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alexey Kislinsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexey Kislinsky 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 | 2,313 | 2,574 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,324 | 2,556 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,294 | 2,590 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,707 | 1,334 | 683 | 690 | 49.3% |
| As White | 1,364 | 723 | 319 | 322 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 1,343 | 611 | 364 | 368 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexey Kislinsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexey Kislinsky's side.
First moves as White (1,364 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,145 | 83.9% | 65.9% |
| d4 | 158 | 11.6% | 59.8% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 2.0% | 59.3% |
| Nc3 | 12 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 11 | 0.8% | 36.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 0.4% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 65.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kislinsky usually continues c3 (64.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kislinsky usually continues Nf3 (62.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kislinsky usually continues d4 (69.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kislinsky usually continues c4 (47.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kislinsky usually continues c4 (70.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kislinsky usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (651 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 446 | 68.5% | 60.1% |
| e6 | 64 | 9.8% | 57.8% |
| d5 | 59 | 9.1% | 63.6% |
| c6 | 38 | 5.8% | 55.3% |
| d6 | 13 | 2.0% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 10 | 1.5% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (449 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 282 | 62.8% | 59.0% |
| g6 | 48 | 10.7% | 52.1% |
| d5 | 41 | 9.1% | 42.7% |
| c5 | 32 | 7.1% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 21 | 4.7% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 19 | 4.2% | 60.5% |
Alexey Kislinsky's chess games
All 2,707 games by Alexey Kislinsky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 1,334 wins, 683 draws, 690 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 261 | 140/57/64 | 53.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 89 | 44/19/26 | 49.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 76 | 40/16/20 | 52.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 73 | 42/23/8 | 57.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 52 | 35/9/8 | 67.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 43 | 24/4/15 | 55.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 41 | 22/6/13 | 53.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 41 | 22/8/11 | 53.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 40 | 18/10/12 | 45.0% |
| D00 | London System | 34 | 20/2/12 | 58.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 142 | 70/34/38 | 49.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 139 | 63/42/34 | 45.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 110 | 55/30/25 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 92 | 35/27/30 | 38.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 74 | 38/21/15 | 51.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 67 | 32/16/19 | 47.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 56 | 32/7/17 | 57.1% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 53 | 18/16/19 | 34.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 41 | 16/15/10 | 39.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 38 | 16/12/10 | 42.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,766 | Titled Tue Early | C22 |
| Feb 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,760 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Dec 2021 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,724 | Titled Tue | A40 |
| Dec 2017 | Maxim Rodshtein | 2,699 | ch-EU blitz | A58 |
| Jun 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,699 | Titled Tue Early | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 815 | 472.5 | 2,360 |
| ch-Kiev | 2010 | 81 | 53 | 2,402 |
| ch-CZE | 2019 | 54 | 32.5 | 2,520 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2014 | 40 | 30.5 | 2,498 |
| ch-UKR | 2010 | 36 | 22 | 2,401 |
| ch-UKR U18 | 2002 | 22 | 9 | 2,264 |
| Kiev Independence Cup Open | 1999 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,411 |
| Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Blitz | 2017 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,385 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Eduard Andreev (11 games) · Valeriy Grinev (11 games) · Vojtech Plat (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexey Kislinsky's chess games?
2,707 games by Alexey Kislinsky, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Kislinsky has played.
What does Alexey Kislinsky play on the first move as White?
Across 1,364 games with White in our database, Alexey Kislinsky opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexey Kislinsky answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Alexey Kislinsky play as White?
As White, Alexey Kislinsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (261 games, 53.6% win rate); Sicilian (89 games, 49.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (76 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,364 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexey Kislinsky play as Black?
As Black, Alexey Kislinsky most often plays: Modern Defense (142 games, 49.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (139 games, 45.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (110 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,343 games.
What is Alexey Kislinsky's FIDE rating?
Alexey Kislinsky is currently rated 2,313 in classical chess, 2,324 in rapid and 2,294 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,574 (May 2013).
How many games has Alexey Kislinsky played?
Our database contains 2,707 games by Alexey Kislinsky, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,334 wins, 683 draws, 690 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexey Kislinsky?
2,707 games by Alexey Kislinsky 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.