Prepare against Andrei Rakhmangulov
IM · Ukraine · World #5,342 classical · FIDE ID 14101467
When preparing against Andrei Rakhmangulov, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 25.5% over 102 games.
Our database contains 601 games by Andrei Rakhmangulov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andrei Rakhmangulov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei Rakhmangulov 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 | 2,264 | 2,433 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,335 | 2,434 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,274 | 2,494 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 601 | 203 | 297 | 101 | 33.8% |
| As White | 302 | 118 | 148 | 36 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 299 | 85 | 149 | 65 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrei Rakhmangulov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrei Rakhmangulov's side.
First moves as White (302 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 299 | 99.0% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Rakhmangulov usually continues Nf3 (65.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Rakhmangulov usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Rakhmangulov usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Rakhmangulov usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 126 | 81.3% | 52.8% |
| g6 | 24 | 15.5% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 71.1% | 56.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 14.5% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 5 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Andrei Rakhmangulov's chess games
All 601 games by Andrei Rakhmangulov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 203 wins, 297 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 53 | 25/20/8 | 47.2% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 41 | 16/20/5 | 39.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 32 | 11/21/0 | 34.4% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 27 | 14/10/3 | 51.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 9/12/4 | 36.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 24 | 12/9/3 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 102 | 26/57/19 | 25.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 43 | 13/21/9 | 30.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 9/12/3 | 37.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 10/8/5 | 43.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 14 | 2/10/2 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,635 | Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Blitz | A31 |
| Feb 2017 | Stanislav Bogdanovich | 2,602 | Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Blitz | A48 |
| Feb 2017 | Alexander Zubarev | 2,506 | Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Rapid | A41 |
| Mar 1999 | Denis Y. Salinnikov | 2,484 | Alushta | A48 |
| Jan 2001 | Alexander Zubov | 2,480 | ch-Nikolaev Region | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Blitz | 2017 | 34 | 18 | 2,402 |
| Yuzhny Open | 2011 | 27 | 20 | 2,469 |
| Nikolaev zt | 1995 | 22 | 11 | 2,472 |
| ch-UKR | 2002 | 18 | 11 | 2,368 |
| Rovno | 2000 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,320 |
| Kherson | 1990 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| ch-Nikolaev Region | 2001 | 13 | 10 | 2,509 |
| Volgograd | 1997 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,468 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei Rakhmangulov's chess games?
601 games by Andrei Rakhmangulov, from Apr 2003 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 Andrei Rakhmangulov has played.
What does Andrei Rakhmangulov play on the first move as White?
Across 302 games with White in our database, Andrei Rakhmangulov opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei Rakhmangulov answers 1...d6 (81% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Andrei Rakhmangulov play as White?
As White, Andrei Rakhmangulov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (53 games, 47.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (41 games, 39.0% win rate); Slav Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 302 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei Rakhmangulov play as Black?
As Black, Andrei Rakhmangulov most often plays: Pirc Defense (102 games, 25.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (43 games, 30.2% win rate); Modern Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 299 games.
What is Andrei Rakhmangulov's FIDE rating?
Andrei Rakhmangulov is currently rated 2,264 in classical chess, 2,335 in rapid and 2,274 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,433 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Andrei Rakhmangulov played?
Our database contains 601 games by Andrei Rakhmangulov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 203 wins, 297 draws, 101 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei Rakhmangulov?
601 games by Andrei Rakhmangulov 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.