Prepare against Alisher Rustamov
FM · Uzbekistan · World #28,646 classical · FIDE ID 14201992
Our database contains 152 games by Alisher Rustamov, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alisher Rustamov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alisher Rustamov 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 | 1,994 | 2,325 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,273 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,276 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 37 | 28 | 87 | 24.3% |
| As White | 77 | 22 | 16 | 39 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 75 | 15 | 12 | 48 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alisher Rustamov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alisher Rustamov's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 89.6% | 37.0% |
| g3 | 8 | 10.4% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 37.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Rustamov usually continues Nc3 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Rustamov usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Rustamov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 10% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Rustamov usually continues Bg2 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Rustamov usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Rustamov usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 30 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 14.6% | 14.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 10.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 10.4% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 50.0% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 45.0% | 27.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Alisher Rustamov's chess games
All 152 games by Alisher Rustamov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Jul 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: 37 wins, 28 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 3/6/18 | 11.1% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 5/5/23 | 15.2% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Jahongir Vakhidov | 2,576 | Agzamov Memorial 10th | B01 |
| Apr 2016 | Marat Dzhumaev | 2,478 | Agzamov Memorial 10th | C47 |
| Apr 2013 | Kirill Kuderinov | 2,451 | 7th Agzamov Memorial | B12 |
| May 2010 | Vladimir Egin | 2,417 | ch-UZB | C47 |
| Apr 2016 | Akmal Faizulaev | 2,387 | Agzamov Memorial 10th | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UZB 1st League | 2016 | 61 | 27 | 2,201 |
| ch-UZB | 2011 | 22 | 3 | 2,069 |
| ch-UZB 1st league | 2013 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,110 |
| 1st Central Asia Cup | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,223 |
| ch-UZB qual | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 2,079 |
| Tashkent IM 02 | 2015 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,033 |
| 7th Agzamov Memorial | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,370 |
| Agzamov Memorial 10th | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2,597 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alisher Rustamov's chess games?
152 games by Alisher Rustamov, from Jul 2005 to Jul 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 Rustamov has played.
What does Alisher Rustamov play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Alisher Rustamov opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.g3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alisher Rustamov answers 1...g6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Alisher Rustamov play as White?
As White, Alisher Rustamov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 11.1% win rate); Hungarian Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alisher Rustamov play as Black?
As Black, Alisher Rustamov most often plays: Modern Defense (33 games, 15.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Alisher Rustamov's FIDE rating?
Alisher Rustamov is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Alisher Rustamov played?
Our database contains 152 games by Alisher Rustamov, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 28 draws, 87 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alisher Rustamov?
152 games by Alisher Rustamov 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.