Prepare against Aleksandr And Popov
FIDE · World #81,398 classical · FIDE ID 55691110
When preparing against Aleksandr And Popov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 71 games by Aleksandr And Popov, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr And Popov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr And Popov 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 | 1,785 | 1,839 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 1,984 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,817 | 1,817 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 22 | 10 | 39 | 31.0% |
| As White | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 13 | 3 | 21 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandr And Popov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandr And Popov's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Popov usually continues c3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Popov usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Popov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 95.2% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 91.7% | 59.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Aleksandr And Popov's chess games
All 71 games by Aleksandr And Popov in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - 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: 22 wins, 10 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A00 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Tayeb Naidji | 2,060 | FIRST SATURDAY Budapest U2250 Aug 1-8 | A00 |
| Aug 2026 | Tamas Titusz Torok | 2,024 | FIRST SATURDAY Budapest U2250 Aug 1-8 | A00 |
| Oct 2024 | Leon Loescher | 1,995 | 39th ECC Open | C45 |
| Aug 2026 | Jozsef Juracsik | 1,958 | FIRST SATURDAY Budapest U2250 Aug 1-8 | A00 |
| Feb 2024 | Dusko Zmijanac | 1,945 | Belgrade Radnicki Schev 02 | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,746 |
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,751 |
| Wch U08 | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,286 |
| Belgrade Radnicki Schev 02 | 2024 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,740 |
| FIRST SATURDAY Budapest U2250 Aug 1-8 | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,225 |
| GEO World Cup-B U10 | 2024 | 7 | 0 | 1,321 |
| Wch U10 rapid | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,457 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,829 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr And Popov's chess games?
71 games by Aleksandr And Popov, from Feb 2022 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 Aleksandr And Popov has played.
What does Aleksandr And Popov play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Aleksandr And Popov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr And Popov answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr And Popov play as White?
As White, Aleksandr And Popov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr And Popov play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr And Popov most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Aleksandr And Popov's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr And Popov is currently rated 1,785 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 1,817 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,839 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Aleksandr And Popov played?
Our database contains 71 games by Aleksandr And Popov, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 10 draws, 39 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr And Popov?
71 games by Aleksandr And Popov 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.