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Alexander Areshchenko
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Luft classical rating
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Openings
Their most-played, from 31 classical games in top events over the last 4 years
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Ruy Lopez | 5 | 40% |
| Sicilian Defense | 3 | 33% |
| Petrov's Defense | 2 | 75% |
| Italian Game | 2 | 50% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 50% |
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 40% |
| Sicilian Defense | 4 | 38% |
| Ruy Lopez | 2 | 50% |
| London System | 2 | 25% |
| East Indian Defense | 1 | 50% |
Recent events
| Event | Place | +/− | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Bundesliga 2025/2622 Mar 2026 | 3/6 | +10 | |
| German Bundesliga 2024/2523 Mar 2025 | 3/9 | −15−16 | |
| Bundesliga 2023/2417 Mar 2024 | 3½/8 | −11−11 | |
| Bundesliga 202230 Apr 2023 | 4½/9 | −8−6 |
Best wins
| Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|
| GMP. Michalik22 Oct 2023 · Bundesliga 2023/24 | 2560 |
| GMV. Kunin28 Sep 2025 · German Bundesliga 2025/26 | 2507 |
| GMT. Polak30 Nov 2024 · German Bundesliga 2024/25 | 2469 |
Most played
| Opponent | Games | WDL |
|---|---|---|
| GMN. HuschenbethLast 21 Mar 2026 · German Bundesliga 2025/26 | 2 | 020 |
| GMA. BrkicLast 21 Oct 2022 · Bundesliga 2022 | 1 | 010 |
| GMK. BischoffLast 25 Feb 2023 · Bundesliga 2022 | 1 | 010 |
| GMD. KollarsLast 26 Feb 2023 · Bundesliga 2022 | 1 | 010 |
| GMD. WagnerLast 18 Mar 2023 · Bundesliga 2022 | 1 | 010 |