Prepare against Artur Ganiev
FM · Russia · World #2,503 classical · FIDE ID 34391550
When preparing against Artur Ganiev, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 437 games by Artur Ganiev, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Artur Ganiev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artur Ganiev 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 | 2,360 | 2,371 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,311 | 2,324 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,291 | 2,310 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 437 | 222 | 56 | 159 | 50.8% |
| As White | 214 | 122 | 28 | 64 | 57.0% |
| As Black | 223 | 100 | 28 | 95 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artur Ganiev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artur Ganiev's side.
First moves as White (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 50.0% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 62 | 29.0% | 63.7% |
| b3 | 13 | 6.1% | 73.1% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 5.1% | 77.3% |
| h3 | 4 | 1.9% | 87.5% |
| a3 | 4 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Ganiev usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Ganiev usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Ganiev usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ganiev usually continues c4 (71.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Ganiev usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ganiev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 60 | 56.6% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 24 | 22.6% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
| a6 | 5 | 4.7% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 87.3% | 44.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 7.6% | 75.0% |
| Na6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Artur Ganiev's chess games
All 437 games by Artur Ganiev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 222 wins, 56 draws, 159 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 21 | 13/3/5 | 61.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| E06 | Catalan | 17 | 11/0/6 | 64.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,712 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A05 |
| Dec 2025 | Volodar Murzin | 2,655 | Titled Tue | B21 |
| Apr 2026 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,632 | Titled Tuesday | C46 |
| Jun 2026 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,626 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | C55 |
| Oct 2025 | Abhimanyu Puranik | 2,615 | Titled Tue | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 228 | 135 | 2,410 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 126 | 72 | 2,366 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,239 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,325 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,277 |
| Aeroflot Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,474 |
| Korchnoi Mem Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,414 |
| 78th ch-RUS HL 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artur Ganiev's chess games?
437 games by Artur Ganiev, from Sep 2019 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 Artur Ganiev has played.
What does Artur Ganiev play on the first move as White?
Across 214 games with White in our database, Artur Ganiev opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artur Ganiev answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...Na6 (1% of games).
What openings does Artur Ganiev play as White?
As White, Artur Ganiev's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game (21 games, 61.9% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 214 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artur Ganiev play as Black?
As Black, Artur Ganiev most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Catalan (17 games, 64.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 223 games.
What is Artur Ganiev's FIDE rating?
Artur Ganiev is currently rated 2,360 in classical chess, 2,311 in rapid and 2,291 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,371 (May 2026).
How many games has Artur Ganiev played?
Our database contains 437 games by Artur Ganiev, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 222 wins, 56 draws, 159 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artur Ganiev?
437 games by Artur Ganiev 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.