Prepare against Alisher Karimov
FM · Tajikistan · World #4,541 classical · FIDE ID 14700280
Our database contains 327 games by Alisher Karimov, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alisher Karimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alisher Karimov 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 | 2,287 | 2,334 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,157 | 2,168 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,202 | 2,234 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 327 | 115 | 70 | 142 | 35.2% |
| As White | 156 | 59 | 40 | 57 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 171 | 56 | 30 | 85 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alisher Karimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alisher Karimov's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 107 | 68.6% | 50.9% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 15.4% | 47.9% |
| e4 | 19 | 12.2% | 36.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Karimov usually continues c4 (41.8% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Karimov usually continues c4 (30.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Karimov usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Karimov usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Karimov usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Karimov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 67.4% | 47.6% |
| e5 | 23 | 25.0% | 26.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 91.1% | 35.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Alisher Karimov's chess games
All 327 games by Alisher Karimov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 115 wins, 70 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 21 | 4/5/12 | 19.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A81 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 26 | 15/3/8 | 57.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,703 | Titled Tue Late | A46 |
| Sep 2024 | Markus Ragger | 2,601 | Olympiad-45 | E04 |
| May 2023 | Dennis Wagner | 2,595 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Aug 2020 | Victor Mikhalevski | 2,565 | Titled Tue | E17 |
| Jul 2022 | Murtas Kazhgaleyev | 2,536 | Olympiad-44 | E28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 73 | 40 | 2,334 |
| Wch U10 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,436 |
| Wch U12 | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 1,674 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,408 |
| 4th UZB President Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,106 |
| Dushanbe zt 3.4 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,345 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,316 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alisher Karimov's chess games?
327 games by Alisher Karimov, from Jul 2013 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 Alisher Karimov has played.
What does Alisher Karimov play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Alisher Karimov opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alisher Karimov answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Alisher Karimov play as White?
As White, Alisher Karimov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (21 games, 19.0% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alisher Karimov play as Black?
As Black, Alisher Karimov most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 57.7% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Alisher Karimov's FIDE rating?
Alisher Karimov is currently rated 2,287 in classical chess, 2,157 in rapid and 2,202 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Alisher Karimov played?
Our database contains 327 games by Alisher Karimov, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 70 draws, 142 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alisher Karimov?
327 games by Alisher Karimov 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.