Prepare against Artur Gaifullin
FM · Russia · World #1,665 classical · FIDE ID 24168653
Our database contains 325 games by Artur Gaifullin, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Artur Gaifullin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artur Gaifullin 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 | 2,401 | 2,461 | Dec 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,288 | 2,374 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,284 | 2,381 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 325 | 132 | 92 | 101 | 40.6% |
| As White | 165 | 79 | 48 | 38 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 160 | 53 | 44 | 63 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artur Gaifullin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artur Gaifullin's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 101 | 61.2% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 53 | 32.1% | 68.9% |
| e4 | 8 | 4.8% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gaifullin usually continues c4 (61.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Gaifullin usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Gaifullin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 68.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Gaifullin usually continues c4 (76.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Gaifullin usually continues c4 (80.8% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Gaifullin usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 53.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 25 | 30.9% | 54.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 8.6% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 68.3% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 12 | 29.3% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Artur Gaifullin's chess games
All 325 games by Artur Gaifullin in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 132 wins, 92 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Sergei Rublevsky | 2,653 | 27th chT-RUS | B12 |
| Oct 2020 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 2,617 | 73rd ch-RUS Higher League | C45 |
| Jul 2018 | Mikhail Al. Antipov | 2,616 | 71st ch-RUS Higher League | C70 |
| Jun 2018 | Maxim Turov | 2,600 | 71st ch-RUS Higher League | B12 |
| Jul 2017 | Maksim Vavulin | 2,595 | 70th ch-RUS Higher League | A75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz | 2018 | 20 | 8 | 2,347 |
| ch-Bashkortostan | 2010 | 16 | 7 | 1,919 |
| Wch Rapid | 2018 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,418 |
| ch-Ufa | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,884 |
| Wch U12 | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,849 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,454 |
| 18th Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,501 |
| 36th Nezhmetdinov Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,447 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artur Gaifullin's chess games?
325 games by Artur Gaifullin, from Nov 2011 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 Artur Gaifullin has played.
What does Artur Gaifullin play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Artur Gaifullin opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artur Gaifullin answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Artur Gaifullin play as White?
As White, Artur Gaifullin's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artur Gaifullin play as Black?
As Black, Artur Gaifullin most often plays: Indian Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Artur Gaifullin's FIDE rating?
Artur Gaifullin is currently rated 2,401 in classical chess, 2,288 in rapid and 2,284 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,461 (Dec 2020).
How many games has Artur Gaifullin played?
Our database contains 325 games by Artur Gaifullin, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 92 draws, 101 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artur Gaifullin?
325 games by Artur Gaifullin 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.