Prepare against Anatolijs Alipovs
LVA · World #66,377 classical · FIDE ID 11602392
When preparing against Anatolijs Alipovs, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 41 games by Anatolijs Alipovs, covering Apr 2005 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Anatolijs Alipovs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anatolijs Alipovs 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 | 1,835 | 2,222 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 2,105 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,742 | 2,105 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 14 | 2 | 25 | 34.1% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 2,077 rated games against 746 different opponents, across 241 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 220 | 91 | 46 | 83 | 41.4% | 1,747 | 1,752 | 10 |
| Rapid | 1,153 | 603 | 140 | 410 | 52.3% | 1,770 | 1,832 | 17 |
| Blitz | 696 | 341 | 55 | 300 | 49.0% | 1,764 | 1,767 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 791 | 166 | 84 | 541 | 21.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 1,207 | 810 | 151 | 246 | 67.1% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 4 vs IM · 50 vs FM · 14 vs CM · 3 vs WGM · 6 vs WIM · 24 vs WFM · 6 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 240 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 108 | 56 | 26 | 26 | 1,784 | 1,890 |
| 2025 | 101 | 56 | 10 | 35 | 1,795 | 1,876 |
| 2024 | 81 | 37 | 13 | 31 | 1,819 | 1,839 |
| 2023 | 93 | 45 | 6 | 42 | 1,707 | 1,702 |
| 2022 | 320 | 164 | 33 | 123 | 1,624 | 1,665 |
| 2021 | 92 | 47 | 7 | 38 | 1,676 | 1,707 |
| 2020 | 217 | 106 | 31 | 80 | 1,721 | 1,767 |
| 2019 | 268 | 129 | 38 | 101 | 1,729 | 1,769 |
| 2018 | 268 | 145 | 18 | 105 | 1,844 | 1,899 |
| 2017 | 161 | 85 | 14 | 62 | 1,827 | 1,875 |
| 2016 | 129 | 58 | 18 | 53 | 1,802 | 1,796 |
| 2015 | 61 | 24 | 9 | 28 | 1,860 | 1,833 |
| 2014 | 138 | 73 | 8 | 57 | 1,928 | 1,947 |
| 2013 | 31 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 1,938 | 1,858 |
| 2006 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2,148 | 1,920 |
Where Anatolijs Alipovs has played
Latvia (240) · Lithuania (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anatolijs Alipovs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anatolijs Alipovs's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 76.2% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Alipovs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Alipovs usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Alipovs usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Alipovs usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Alipovs usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Anatolijs Alipovs's chess games
All 41 games by Anatolijs Alipovs in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Nov 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: 14 wins, 2 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Vidas Bartkus | 2,086 | LAT-LTU Match | B80 |
| Aug 2026 | Karlis Gobleja | 2,016 | 2026. gada Rīgas atklātais čempionāts ātrajā šahā | A38 |
| Oct 2021 | Daniel Chiriac | 1,969 | Sveshnikov Memorial Open | B33 |
| Nov 2020 | Sandra Harlinska | 1,805 | Mikhail Tal Blitz | C61 |
| Nov 2020 | Valerijs Rizihs | 1,656 | Mikhail Tal Blitz | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikhail Tal Blitz | 2020 | 15 | 7 | 1,647 |
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,592 |
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,820 |
| Tukuma novada atklātā čempionāta ātrajā šahā - 2026 III posms 24.05.2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,640 |
| Riga Open | 2020 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,970 |
| 2026. gada Rīgas atklātais čempionāts ātrajā šahā | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,113 |
| Riga President Blitz Cup | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,235 |
| Baltic Countries Rapid | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,143 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anatolijs Alipovs's chess games?
41 games by Anatolijs Alipovs, from Apr 2005 to Nov 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 Anatolijs Alipovs has played.
What does Anatolijs Alipovs play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Anatolijs Alipovs opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anatolijs Alipovs answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Anatolijs Alipovs play as White?
As White, Anatolijs Alipovs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anatolijs Alipovs play as Black?
As Black, Anatolijs Alipovs most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Anatolijs Alipovs's FIDE rating?
Anatolijs Alipovs is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,742 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Anatolijs Alipovs played?
Our database contains 41 games by Anatolijs Alipovs, covering Apr 2005 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 2 draws, 25 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anatolijs Alipovs?
41 games by Anatolijs Alipovs 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.