Prepare against Alexey Popovich
Russia · World #11,818 classical · FIDE ID 54177448
Our database contains 149 games by Alexey Popovich, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexey Popovich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexey Popovich 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 | 2,144 | 2,144 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,181 | 2,181 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,350 | 2,350 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 45 | 29 | 75 | 30.2% |
| As White | 74 | 25 | 15 | 34 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 75 | 20 | 14 | 41 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexey Popovich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexey Popovich's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 98.6% | 43.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Popovich usually continues Nf3 (42.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Popovich usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Popovich usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Popovich usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 54.3% | 36.8% |
| e5 | 14 | 40.0% | 46.4% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 66.7% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Alexey Popovich's chess games
All 149 games by Alexey Popovich in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 45 wins, 29 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 2,580 | ch-Urals | B33 |
| Oct 2023 | Vadim Moiseenko | 2,529 | chT-RUS Rapid | B51 |
| Oct 2023 | Kirill Shubin | 2,440 | ch-RUS Blitz | C42 |
| Mar 2021 | Evgenija Ovod | 2,341 | Cheliabinsk Variation A | D00 |
| Nov 2018 | Yury Prokopchuk | 2,275 | 26th Chigorin Memorial | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2019 | 18 | 9 | 2,120 |
| ch-Urals | 2022 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,113 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 1,975 |
| 15th Moscow Open A | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,052 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,062 |
| 25th Chigorin Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,974 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,921 |
| 16th Moscow Open A | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,149 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexey Popovich's chess games?
149 games by Alexey Popovich, from Aug 2015 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 Popovich has played.
What does Alexey Popovich play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Alexey Popovich opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexey Popovich answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Alexey Popovich play as White?
As White, Alexey Popovich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexey Popovich play as Black?
As Black, Alexey Popovich most often plays: Petrov's Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Alexey Popovich's FIDE rating?
Alexey Popovich is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 2,181 in rapid and 2,350 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alexey Popovich played?
Our database contains 149 games by Alexey Popovich, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 29 draws, 75 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexey Popovich?
149 games by Alexey Popovich 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.