Prepare against Alexis Cahen
FM · MCO · World #16,199 classical · FIDE ID 26076918
Our database contains 197 games by Alexis Cahen, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexis Cahen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexis Cahen 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 | 2,093 | 2,154 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,152 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,148 | 2,173 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 85 | 24 | 88 | 43.1% |
| As White | 103 | 44 | 12 | 47 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 94 | 41 | 12 | 41 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexis Cahen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexis Cahen's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 44.7% | 59.8% |
| e4 | 41 | 39.8% | 30.5% |
| g4 | 8 | 7.8% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Cahen usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Cahen usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Cahen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 30.5% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Cahen usually continues Ne2 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Cahen usually continues Qh5 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Cahen usually continues Qe2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 92.5% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.7% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Alexis Cahen's chess games
All 197 games by Alexis Cahen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 85 wins, 24 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 19 | 4/3/12 | 21.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Jonathan Dourerassou | 2,477 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B23 |
| Jan 2022 | Iulija Osmak | 2,432 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | B00 |
| Mar 2021 | Jorge Roberto Elias Reyes | 2,428 | 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz D | B76 |
| Jan 2022 | Lucas Di Nicolantonio | 2,416 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | B27 |
| Mar 2021 | Alvaro Dias Huizar | 2,409 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,184 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,275 |
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,034 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz Sept Open | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,057 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,287 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,117 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz D | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,829 |
| 53rd Biel HTO | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,085 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexis Cahen's chess games?
197 games by Alexis Cahen, from Oct 2012 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 Alexis Cahen has played.
What does Alexis Cahen play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Alexis Cahen opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.g4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexis Cahen answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexis Cahen play as White?
As White, Alexis Cahen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexis Cahen play as Black?
As Black, Alexis Cahen most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Alexis Cahen's FIDE rating?
Alexis Cahen is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid and 2,148 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Alexis Cahen played?
Our database contains 197 games by Alexis Cahen, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 24 draws, 88 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexis Cahen?
197 games by Alexis Cahen 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.