Prepare against Alexey Polschikov
IM · Russia · World #4,388 classical · FIDE ID 24130583
When preparing against Alexey Polschikov, expect 1.Nf3 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 26.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 355 games by Alexey Polschikov, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexey Polschikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexey Polschikov 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 | 2,292 | 2,420 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,241 | 2,441 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,230 | 2,417 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 355 | 150 | 103 | 102 | 42.3% |
| As White | 182 | 83 | 61 | 38 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 173 | 67 | 42 | 64 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexey Polschikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexey Polschikov's side.
First moves as White (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 74 | 40.7% | 66.2% |
| e4 | 62 | 34.1% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 46 | 25.3% | 56.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 66.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Polschikov usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Polschikov usually continues d4 (81.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Polschikov usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Polschikov usually continues Nf3 (68.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Polschikov usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Polschikov usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 67.4% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 13 | 14.6% | 38.5% |
| d6 | 13 | 14.6% | 57.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 51.6% | 54.7% |
| d5 | 29 | 46.8% | 56.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Alexey Polschikov's chess games
All 355 games by Alexey Polschikov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 150 wins, 103 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 36 | 15/11/10 | 41.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 23 | 6/7/10 | 26.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Eltaj Safarli | 2,604 | 3rd Paracin Orbis GM | A16 |
| Oct 2025 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,586 | ch-RUS Rapid 2025 | A40 |
| Oct 2023 | Denis Khismatullin | 2,579 | ch-RUS Blitz | E11 |
| Sep 2007 | Semen I. Dvoirys | 2,577 | 5th Cheliabinsk Region Cup | B92 |
| Oct 2023 | Mikhail Demidov | 2,562 | ch-RUS Blitz | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2023 | 27 | 18 | 2,288 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 18 | 10 | 2,346 |
| Sochi Lobanov Memorial Blitz | 2021 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,200 |
| Sochi Lobanov Memorial Rapid | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,287 |
| 64th ch-RUS Higher League | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 2,365 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,425 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 2019 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,542 |
| 3rd Paracin Orbis GM | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,550 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexey Polschikov's chess games?
355 games by Alexey Polschikov, from Jul 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 Polschikov has played.
What does Alexey Polschikov play on the first move as White?
Across 182 games with White in our database, Alexey Polschikov opens with 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexey Polschikov answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Alexey Polschikov play as White?
As White, Alexey Polschikov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (36 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 182 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexey Polschikov play as Black?
As Black, Alexey Polschikov most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Alexey Polschikov's FIDE rating?
Alexey Polschikov is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess, 2,241 in rapid and 2,230 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,420 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Alexey Polschikov played?
Our database contains 355 games by Alexey Polschikov, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 103 draws, 102 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexey Polschikov?
355 games by Alexey Polschikov 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.