Prepare against Alexey Root
WIM · United States · World #65,192 classical · FIDE ID 2004658
When preparing against Alexey Root, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 23.3% over 43 games.
Our database contains 190 games by Alexey Root, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexey Root's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexey Root 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 | 1,837 | 2,043 | Jan 2007 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 1,906 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 48 | 48 | 94 | 25.3% |
| As White | 91 | 27 | 28 | 36 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 99 | 21 | 20 | 58 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexey Root's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexey Root's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 53.8% | 43.9% |
| e4 | 26 | 28.6% | 40.4% |
| g3 | 15 | 16.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 43.9% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Root usually continues Nf3 (44.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Root usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …f5 (2% of these games) — Root usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 40.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Root usually continues Nc3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Root usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Root usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 24 | 48.0% | 39.6% |
| e6 | 22 | 44.0% | 27.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 45.2% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 29.0% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Alexey Root's chess games
All 190 games by Alexey Root in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 48 wins, 48 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Colle System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 43 | 10/10/23 | 23.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Roger Patterson | 2,265 | 92nd US Open | A90 |
| May 1983 | Bobby Ferguson | 2,215 | Northwest Chess May Open | A00 |
| Jan 1992 | Beatriz Marinello | 2,205 | ch-USA w | E90 |
| Jun 2020 | Trisha Kanyamarala | 2,193 | Speed Chess w Q1 | E11 |
| Aug 2007 | John R Williams | 2,128 | 26th North American Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-USA w | 1995 | 42 | 13.5 | 2,040 |
| Kuala Lumpur Interzonal w | 1990 | 17 | 1 | 1,935 |
| Vancouver w | 1981 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,021 |
| Vancouver Invitation | 1984 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,230 |
| ch-USA Senior Women 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,887 |
| 26th North American Open | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,242 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2020 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,951 |
| Seattle Futurity #1 | 1982 | 6 | 4 | 2,463 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexey Root's chess games?
190 games by Alexey Root, from Apr 2003 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 Root has played.
What does Alexey Root play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Alexey Root opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.g3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexey Root answers 1...g6 (48% of games), 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Alexey Root play as White?
As White, Alexey Root's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexey Root play as Black?
As Black, Alexey Root most often plays: Modern Defense (43 games, 23.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Alexey Root's FIDE rating?
Alexey Root is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Alexey Root played?
Our database contains 190 games by Alexey Root, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 48 draws, 94 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexey Root?
190 games by Alexey Root 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.