Prepare against Alexey Mokshanov
IM · Russia · World #3,129 classical · FIDE ID 24121657
When preparing against Alexey Mokshanov, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 25.8% over 31 games.
Our database contains 771 games by Alexey Mokshanov, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexey Mokshanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexey Mokshanov 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 | 2,333 | 2,473 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,443 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,266 | 2,411 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 771 | 334 | 240 | 197 | 43.3% |
| As White | 383 | 188 | 113 | 82 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 388 | 146 | 127 | 115 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexey Mokshanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexey Mokshanov's side.
First moves as White (383 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 376 | 98.2% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Mokshanov usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Mokshanov usually continues Nf3 (66.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mokshanov usually continues d4 (58.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mokshanov usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Mokshanov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Mokshanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 147 | 93.0% | 53.4% |
| e5 | 11 | 7.0% | 63.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 142 | 95.3% | 51.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 3.4% | 90.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Alexey Mokshanov's chess games
All 771 games by Alexey Mokshanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 334 wins, 240 draws, 197 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 65 | 41/15/9 | 63.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 63 | 20/18/25 | 31.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 49 | 23/16/10 | 46.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 40 | 16/13/11 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 32 | 21/6/5 | 65.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 31 | 20/6/5 | 64.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 50 | 17/16/17 | 34.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 45 | 15/12/18 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 36 | 13/13/10 | 36.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35 | 13/14/8 | 37.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 31 | 8/16/7 | 25.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 14/4/3 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 2,658 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Nov 2020 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,629 | Titled Tue | B07 |
| Oct 2013 | Zaven Andriasian | 2,621 | 21st Chigorin Memorial | B22 |
| Nov 2020 | Rasmus Svane | 2,613 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Jan 2024 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,600 | Titled Tue Late | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 196 | 116 | 2,385 |
| Moscow Open A | 2016 | 34 | 17 | 2,326 |
| ch-Privolzhskogo FO | 2012 | 27 | 19 | 2,517 |
| chT2-RUS | 2024 | 18 | 8 | 2,417 |
| ch-Samara Region | 2012 | 18 | 10 | 2,298 |
| chT-RUS Clubs U18 | 2008 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,313 |
| 65th ch-RUS Higher League | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,435 |
| 64th ch-RUS Higher League | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,487 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexey Mokshanov's chess games?
771 games by Alexey Mokshanov, from Apr 2006 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 Mokshanov has played.
What does Alexey Mokshanov play on the first move as White?
Across 383 games with White in our database, Alexey Mokshanov opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexey Mokshanov answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Alexey Mokshanov play as White?
As White, Alexey Mokshanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (65 games, 63.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (63 games, 31.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (49 games, 46.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 383 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexey Mokshanov play as Black?
As Black, Alexey Mokshanov most often plays: French: Classical Variation (50 games, 34.0% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (36 games, 36.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 388 games.
What is Alexey Mokshanov's FIDE rating?
Alexey Mokshanov is currently rated 2,333 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid and 2,266 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,473 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Alexey Mokshanov played?
Our database contains 771 games by Alexey Mokshanov, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 334 wins, 240 draws, 197 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexey Mokshanov?
771 games by Alexey Mokshanov 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.