Prepare against Akbar Mustafakulov
CM · Uzbekistan · World #17,734 classical · FIDE ID 14232944
When preparing against Akbar Mustafakulov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Akbar Mustafakulov, covering Apr 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Akbar Mustafakulov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Akbar Mustafakulov 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 | 2,079 | 2,079 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,833 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,872 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 20 | 5 | 14 | 51.3% |
| As White | 18 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 273 rated games against 227 different opponents, across 29 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 124 | 59 | 19 | 46 | 47.6% | 1,816 | 1,821 | 7 |
| Rapid | 46 | 31 | 1 | 14 | 67.4% | 1,672 | 1,767 | 7 |
| Blitz | 63 | 34 | 6 | 23 | 54.0% | 1,730 | 1,787 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 128 | 42 | 18 | 68 | 32.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 93 | 71 | 6 | 16 | 76.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 5 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 29 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 112 | 69 | 6 | 37 | 1,784 | 1,879 |
| 2025 | 112 | 56 | 18 | 38 | 1,767 | 1,785 |
| 2024 | 40 | 20 | 3 | 17 | 1,707 | 1,707 |
| 2023 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,318 | 918 |
Where Akbar Mustafakulov has played
Uzbekistan (23) · Azerbaijan (3) · Kazakhstan (2) · Kyrgyzstan (2) · Spain (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Akbar Mustafakulov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Akbar Mustafakulov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 69.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 69.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Mustafakulov usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Mustafakulov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Mustafakulov usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Akbar Mustafakulov's chess games
All 39 games by Akbar Mustafakulov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2024 - Nov 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: 20 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Efe Aynaoglu | 2,088 | FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U10 | B27 |
| Jun 2026 | Tokhir Nematov | 2,035 | 3rd UzChess Cup Open | B15 |
| Oct 2026 | Advik Manchanda | 2,002 | FIDE World U11 Open 2026 | C69 |
| Oct 2026 | Nikolai Solovev | 1,907 | FIDE World U11 Open 2026 | B39 |
| Sep 2025 | Muhammad Shayan Noushad Ibrahim | 1,895 | FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U10 | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World U11 Open 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,145 |
| FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U10 | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 1,954 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,981 |
| 3rd UzChess Cup Open | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,949 |
| Uzbekistan Youth Chess Championship U12 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,597 |
| 3rd Al-Beruniy International Chess Tournament | Open | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Akbar Mustafakulov's chess games?
39 games by Akbar Mustafakulov, from Apr 2024 to Nov 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 Akbar Mustafakulov has played.
What does Akbar Mustafakulov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Akbar Mustafakulov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Akbar Mustafakulov answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Akbar Mustafakulov play as White?
As White, Akbar Mustafakulov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Center Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Akbar Mustafakulov play as Black?
As Black, Akbar Mustafakulov most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Akbar Mustafakulov's FIDE rating?
Akbar Mustafakulov is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Akbar Mustafakulov played?
Our database contains 39 games by Akbar Mustafakulov, covering Apr 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses (51.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Akbar Mustafakulov?
39 games by Akbar Mustafakulov 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.