Prepare against Alexey M. Lapidus
United Kingdom · World #35,013 classical · FIDE ID 24276111
When preparing against Alexey M. Lapidus, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%).
Our database contains 58 games by Alexey M. Lapidus, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexey M. Lapidus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexey M. Lapidus 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 | 1,959 | 1,959 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,901 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,565 | 1,565 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 25 | 10 | 23 | 43.1% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexey M. Lapidus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexey M. Lapidus's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Lapidus usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Lapidus usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Lapidus usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Lapidus usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Lapidus usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 70.0% |
Alexey M. Lapidus's chess games
All 58 games by Alexey M. Lapidus in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 25 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Lion Lebedev | 2,038 | British Rapidplay | C03 |
| Jun 2026 | Advait Keerthi Kumar | 2,035 | 2026 English Schools Chess Championships Final | B12 |
| Jul 2025 | Sai Vaddhireddy | 1,946 | English Open | D10 |
| Jun 2024 | Jerry Z Zheng | 1,904 | ch-ECF Schools | B48 |
| Mar 2026 | Ted Ronald | 1,899 | English Youth Championships 2026 | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 1,898 |
| ch-ENG U12 | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,687 |
| English Open | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,841 |
| ch-EU School U07 | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,384 |
| 2026 English Schools Chess Championships Final | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,737 |
| 5th London Twickenham U18 Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,448 |
| 106th ch-GBR U09 | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 904 |
| ch-ECF Schools | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,764 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexey M. Lapidus's chess games?
58 games by Alexey M. Lapidus, from Jun 2017 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 M. Lapidus has played.
What does Alexey M. Lapidus play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Alexey M. Lapidus opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexey M. Lapidus answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Alexey M. Lapidus play as White?
As White, Alexey M. Lapidus's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexey M. Lapidus play as Black?
As Black, Alexey M. Lapidus most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Alexey M. Lapidus's FIDE rating?
Alexey M. Lapidus is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 1,565 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Alexey M. Lapidus played?
Our database contains 58 games by Alexey M. Lapidus, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexey M. Lapidus?
58 games by Alexey M. Lapidus 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.