Prepare against Ahmet Gubatayev
CM · Turkmenistan · World #8,207 classical · FIDE ID 14004526
When preparing against Ahmet Gubatayev, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%).
Our database contains 90 games by Ahmet Gubatayev, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ahmet Gubatayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmet Gubatayev 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 | 2,202 | 2,231 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,074 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,185 | 2,251 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 43 | 11 | 36 | 47.8% |
| As White | 48 | 20 | 8 | 20 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 42 | 23 | 3 | 16 | 54.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmet Gubatayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmet Gubatayev's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 50.0% | 35.4% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 47.9% | 67.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 35.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Gubatayev usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gubatayev usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Gubatayev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 67.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Gubatayev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Gubatayev usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Gubatayev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 93.3% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Ahmet Gubatayev's chess games
All 90 games by Ahmet Gubatayev in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - Sep 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: 43 wins, 11 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Pouya Idani | 2,593 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Mar 2025 | Ori Kobo | 2,525 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Jun 2024 | Mamikon Gharibyan | 2,492 | 61st Wch U20 | A85 |
| Mar 2025 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
| Jun 2025 | Lucas Coro | 2,438 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 62 | 33.5 | 2,298 |
| 61st Wch U20 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,197 |
| Asian Juniors 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,264 |
| Asian Juniors Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,158 |
| Asian Juniors Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,261 |
| 3rd Alamto Cup | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmet Gubatayev's chess games?
90 games by Ahmet Gubatayev, from May 2018 to Sep 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 Ahmet Gubatayev has played.
What does Ahmet Gubatayev play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Ahmet Gubatayev opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmet Gubatayev answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ahmet Gubatayev play as White?
As White, Ahmet Gubatayev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmet Gubatayev play as Black?
As Black, Ahmet Gubatayev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Ahmet Gubatayev's FIDE rating?
Ahmet Gubatayev is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 2,185 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Ahmet Gubatayev played?
Our database contains 90 games by Ahmet Gubatayev, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 11 draws, 36 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmet Gubatayev?
90 games by Ahmet Gubatayev 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.