Prepare against Almas Rakhmatullaev
IM · Uzbekistan · World #1,404 classical · FIDE ID 14205793
When preparing against Almas Rakhmatullaev, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 33.3% over 33 games.
Our database contains 989 games by Almas Rakhmatullaev, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Almas Rakhmatullaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Almas Rakhmatullaev 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 | 2,418 | 2,426 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,408 | 2,410 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,358 | 2,421 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 989 | 525 | 140 | 324 | 53.1% |
| As White | 502 | 300 | 74 | 128 | 59.8% |
| As Black | 487 | 225 | 66 | 196 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Almas Rakhmatullaev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Almas Rakhmatullaev's side.
First moves as White (501 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 459 | 91.6% | 66.3% |
| d4 | 26 | 5.2% | 86.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.8% | 87.5% |
| a3 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 66.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Rakhmatullaev usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Rakhmatullaev usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Rakhmatullaev usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 86.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Rakhmatullaev usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Rakhmatullaev usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Rakhmatullaev usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 128 | 59.8% | 51.2% |
| c5 | 67 | 31.3% | 53.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.3% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.3% | 70.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 87 | 54.0% | 60.3% |
| d5 | 67 | 41.6% | 48.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
Almas Rakhmatullaev's chess games
All 989 games by Almas Rakhmatullaev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 525 wins, 140 draws, 324 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 80 | 44/14/22 | 55.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 48 | 30/3/15 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 34 | 19/7/8 | 55.9% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 27 | 15/3/9 | 55.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 23 | 15/5/3 | 65.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 18 | 12/0/6 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 15 | 11/2/2 | 73.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 48 | 17/10/21 | 35.4% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 33 | 11/8/14 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 25 | 13/2/10 | 52.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/5/11 | 36.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 19 | 10/0/9 | 52.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 7/0/9 | 43.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,832 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Aug 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,807 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Aug 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,778 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Apr 2024 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,731 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Oct 2023 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 536 | 348 | 2,500 |
| ch-UZB | 2025 | 44 | 18.5 | 2,353 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 32 | 22 | 2,547 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,534 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 18 | 8 | 2,350 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 13 | 5 | 2,413 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 12 | 7 | 2,471 |
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,206 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mukhammadzokhid Suyarov (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Almas Rakhmatullaev's chess games?
989 games by Almas Rakhmatullaev, from Oct 2014 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 Almas Rakhmatullaev has played.
What does Almas Rakhmatullaev play on the first move as White?
Across 501 games with White in our database, Almas Rakhmatullaev opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Almas Rakhmatullaev answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Almas Rakhmatullaev play as White?
As White, Almas Rakhmatullaev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (80 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (48 games, 62.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (34 games, 55.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 502 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Almas Rakhmatullaev play as Black?
As Black, Almas Rakhmatullaev most often plays: Petrov's Defense (48 games, 35.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (25 games, 52.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 487 games.
What is Almas Rakhmatullaev's FIDE rating?
Almas Rakhmatullaev is currently rated 2,418 in classical chess, 2,408 in rapid and 2,358 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,426 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Almas Rakhmatullaev played?
Our database contains 989 games by Almas Rakhmatullaev, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 525 wins, 140 draws, 324 losses (53.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Almas Rakhmatullaev?
989 games by Almas Rakhmatullaev 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.