Prepare against Artur Magafurov
Russia · World #86,352 classical · FIDE ID 24122726
When preparing against Artur Magafurov, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 106 games by Artur Magafurov, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Artur Magafurov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artur Magafurov 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 | 1,770 | 1,986 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 1,911 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 39 | 27 | 40 | 36.8% |
| As White | 49 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 57 | 19 | 14 | 24 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artur Magafurov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artur Magafurov's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 51.0% | 54.0% |
| d4 | 22 | 44.9% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Magafurov usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Magafurov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Magafurov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Magafurov usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Magafurov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Magafurov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 51.6% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 11 | 35.5% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 50.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Artur Magafurov's chess games
All 106 games by Artur Magafurov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 39 wins, 27 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Sergey Timofeev | 2,401 | Ufa Dautov Memorial Open | B56 |
| Apr 2008 | Vladimir Selegenenko | 2,161 | Ufa Dautov Memorial Open | C87 |
| Jan 2006 | Roza Idrisova | 2,080 | Ufa Open | B15 |
| Jan 2006 | Yury Sokolov | 2,010 | Ufa Open | C01 |
| Jan 2007 | Ildar Kljavlin | 2,002 | Ufa Cup 01 | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ufa Dautov Memorial Open | 2010 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,150 |
| Ufa Kopylov Memorial Open | 2008 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,226 |
| Ufa Open | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 1,989 |
| ch-Ufa sf2 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,889 |
| ch-RUS IPCA | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,017 |
| Ufa Cup 01 | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,064 |
| ch-Ufa FL | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 1,956 |
| 8th Ufa Kopylov Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,111 |
Interactive opening tree from all 106 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artur Magafurov's chess games?
106 games by Artur Magafurov, from Jan 2007 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 Magafurov has played.
What does Artur Magafurov play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Artur Magafurov opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artur Magafurov answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Artur Magafurov play as White?
As White, Artur Magafurov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artur Magafurov play as Black?
As Black, Artur Magafurov most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Artur Magafurov's FIDE rating?
Artur Magafurov is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Artur Magafurov played?
Our database contains 106 games by Artur Magafurov, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 27 draws, 40 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artur Magafurov?
106 games by Artur Magafurov 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.