Prepare against Aidan Gafurov
FM · FIDE · World #2,332 classical · FIDE ID 55709451
Our database contains 49 games by Aidan Gafurov, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aidan Gafurov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aidan Gafurov 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 | 2,367 | 2,367 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,133 | 2,134 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,150 | 2,249 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 14 | 22 | 14 | 28.0% |
| As White | 25 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 16.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 88.0% | 36.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Gafurov usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gafurov usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Gafurov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Gafurov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gafurov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Gafurov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
Aidan Gafurov's chess games
All 49 games by Aidan Gafurov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 14 wins, 22 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Iren Lyutsinger | 2,212 | Grand Prix Chess III | C55 |
| Dec 2025 | Boris Dimitrijeski | 2,194 | RADNICKICHESS IM 2 Dec | E48 |
| Jan 2026 | Kirill An. Gerasimov | 2,050 | Orsha Masters | C42 |
| Apr 2026 | Ramazan Tulegen | 2,021 | FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O12 | A21 |
| Apr 2026 | Jakov Friscic | 2,005 | FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O12 | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix Chess III | 2025 | 10 | 3 | 2,183 |
| Orsha Masters | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,251 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O12 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,108 |
| RADNICKICHESS IM 2 Dec | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,207 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O12 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,005 |
| Wch U08 | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 1,777 |
| Belgrade GM Swiss 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,419 |
| TCh-RUS HL 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,493 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aidan Gafurov's chess games?
49 games by Aidan Gafurov, from Aug 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 Aidan Gafurov has played.
What does Aidan Gafurov play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Aidan Gafurov opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aidan Gafurov answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Aidan Gafurov play as White?
As White, Aidan Gafurov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aidan Gafurov play as Black?
As Black, Aidan Gafurov most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Aidan Gafurov's FIDE rating?
Aidan Gafurov is currently rated 2,367 in classical chess, 2,133 in rapid and 2,150 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Aidan Gafurov played?
Our database contains 49 games by Aidan Gafurov, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 22 draws, 14 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aidan Gafurov?
49 games by Aidan Gafurov 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.