Prepare against Alexei Fedorov
GM · Belarus · World #1,970 classical · FIDE ID 13500465
Our database contains 2,623 games by Alexei Fedorov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexei Fedorov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexei Fedorov 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 | 2,385 | 2,624 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,475 | 2,640 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,478 | 2,562 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,623 | 1,134 | 1,092 | 397 | 43.2% |
| As White | 1,332 | 621 | 554 | 157 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 1,291 | 513 | 538 | 240 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexei Fedorov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexei Fedorov's side.
First moves as White (1,332 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,301 | 97.7% | 67.5% |
| c4 | 13 | 1.0% | 84.6% |
| d4 | 8 | 0.6% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 0.6% | 43.8% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 67.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Fedorov usually continues Nf3 (68.6% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Fedorov usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Fedorov usually continues d4 (62.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 84.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Fedorov usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Fedorov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Fedorov usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (591 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 574 | 97.1% | 63.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 1.2% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 0.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (567 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 542 | 95.6% | 58.6% |
| c5 | 15 | 2.6% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 0.9% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Alexei Fedorov's chess games
All 2,623 games by Alexei Fedorov 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: 1,134 wins, 1,092 draws, 397 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 300 | 152/115/33 | 50.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 87 | 34/45/8 | 39.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 83 | 34/37/12 | 41.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 74 | 39/20/15 | 52.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 52 | 27/19/6 | 51.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 50 | 20/26/4 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 47 | 20/18/9 | 42.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 46 | 23/20/3 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 44 | 20/21/3 | 45.5% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 43 | 21/16/6 | 48.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 281 | 131/96/54 | 46.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 167 | 53/76/38 | 31.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 124 | 49/53/22 | 39.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 75 | 33/28/14 | 44.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 68 | 24/34/10 | 35.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 67 | 24/26/17 | 35.8% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 58 | 24/23/11 | 41.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 55 | 24/22/9 | 43.6% |
| E65 | English Opening | 37 | 16/18/3 | 43.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 35 | 19/12/4 | 54.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Michael Adams | 2,746 | Corus | B76 |
| Dec 2011 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,730 | ch-EU blitz | B20 |
| Dec 2011 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,714 | ch-EU blitz | A40 |
| Dec 1999 | Boris Gelfand | 2,713 | 12th chT-EU | E92 |
| Mar 2015 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,711 | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2017 | 101 | 67 | 2,598 |
| Minsk Open | 2023 | 63 | 44.5 | 2,465 |
| ch-BLR | 2011 | 59 | 41.5 | 2,615 |
| chT-CRO | 2005 | 45 | 25.5 | 2,612 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2017 | 30 | 22.5 | 2,527 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2006 | 28 | 18 | 2,701 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 27 | 16 | 2,576 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 27 | 20 | 2,428 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Aleksej Aleksandrov (28 games) · Evgeniy Podolchenko (13 games) · Mihail Nikitenko (13 games) · Kirill Stupak (12 games) · Alexei Shirov (11 games) · Sergey Volkov (11 games) · Sergei Movsesian (10 games) · Victor Bologan (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexei Fedorov's chess games?
2,623 games by Alexei Fedorov, 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 Alexei Fedorov has played.
What does Alexei Fedorov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,332 games with White in our database, Alexei Fedorov opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexei Fedorov answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Alexei Fedorov play as White?
As White, Alexei Fedorov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (300 games, 50.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (87 games, 39.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (83 games, 41.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,332 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexei Fedorov play as Black?
As Black, Alexei Fedorov most often plays: Sicilian (281 games, 46.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (167 games, 31.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (124 games, 39.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,291 games.
What is Alexei Fedorov's FIDE rating?
Alexei Fedorov is currently rated 2,385 in classical chess, 2,475 in rapid and 2,478 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,624 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Alexei Fedorov played?
Our database contains 2,623 games by Alexei Fedorov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,134 wins, 1,092 draws, 397 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexei Fedorov?
2,623 games by Alexei Fedorov 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.