Prepare against Asal Salimova
WFM · Uzbekistan · World #16,762 classical · FIDE ID 14204940
When preparing against Asal Salimova, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 32.4% over 34 games.
Our database contains 298 games by Asal Salimova, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Asal Salimova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Asal Salimova 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 | 2,088 | 2,179 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,935 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,934 | 1,934 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 298 | 105 | 48 | 145 | 35.2% |
| As White | 150 | 56 | 24 | 70 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 148 | 49 | 24 | 75 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Asal Salimova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Asal Salimova's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 110 | 73.3% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 36 | 24.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Salimova usually continues c4 (43.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Salimova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Salimova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Salimova usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Salimova usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Salimova usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 33.8% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 13 | 17.6% | 61.5% |
| g6 | 13 | 17.6% | 65.4% |
| c6 | 11 | 14.9% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 12.2% | 27.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 38.2% | 45.2% |
| g6 | 19 | 34.5% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 18.2% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.3% | 0.0% |
Asal Salimova's chess games
All 298 games by Asal Salimova in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 105 wins, 48 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 34 | 11/6/17 | 32.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 14/5/14 | 42.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Sahib Singh | 2,430 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Mar 2025 | Ajay Karthikeyan | 2,386 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
| Nov 2025 | Artyom Bogdanov | 2,383 | 6th elllobregat Open | E49 |
| Oct 2025 | Manon Schippke | 2,359 | 29th ECC Women | E04 |
| Jun 2025 | Eyal Noy | 2,346 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 145 | 55.5 | 2,100 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2013 | 21 | 13 | 1,718 |
| ch-UZB w | 2025 | 16 | 7 | 1,892 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,865 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,062 |
| MSU Interuniversity Cup | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,007 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 B | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,066 |
| Khodzhaev Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 1 | 1,964 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Asal Salimova's chess games?
298 games by Asal Salimova, from Dec 2012 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 Asal Salimova has played.
What does Asal Salimova play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Asal Salimova opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Asal Salimova answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Asal Salimova play as White?
As White, Asal Salimova's most-played openings in our database are: London System (34 games, 32.4% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Asal Salimova play as Black?
As Black, Asal Salimova most often plays: Modern Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Asal Salimova's FIDE rating?
Asal Salimova is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,934 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Asal Salimova played?
Our database contains 298 games by Asal Salimova, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 48 draws, 145 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Asal Salimova?
298 games by Asal Salimova 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.