Prepare against Azat Galiev
FM · Russia · World #4,867 classical · FIDE ID 4196392
Our database contains 182 games by Azat Galiev, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Azat Galiev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Azat Galiev 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 | 2,277 | 2,302 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,285 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,319 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 82 | 43 | 57 | 45.1% |
| As White | 90 | 39 | 26 | 25 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 92 | 43 | 17 | 32 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Azat Galiev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Azat Galiev's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 67.8% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 21 | 23.3% | 40.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.6% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Galiev usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Galiev usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Galiev usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 40.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Galiev usually continues Bf4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Galiev usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Galiev usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 79.5% | 58.1% |
| c5 | 8 | 20.5% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 56.1% | 56.5% |
| g6 | 8 | 19.5% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 14.6% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.8% | 62.5% |
Azat Galiev's chess games
All 182 games by Azat Galiev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 82 wins, 43 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Pawel Jaracz | 2,456 | Titled Tue | B13 |
| Nov 2010 | Vyatchslav Pirogov | 2,396 | Uljanovsk Povolje Open | C65 |
| Nov 2006 | Rafail Gabdrakhmanov | 2,388 | ch-Kazan | B40 |
| Jul 2009 | Dmitry Shchukin | 2,377 | Kostroma Volga Cup Open | D80 |
| Dec 2011 | Ivan Gerasimov | 2,351 | ch-Tatarstan | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 34 | 12.5 | 2,172 |
| Uljanovsk Privolje Open | 2012 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,294 |
| Uljanovsk Open | 2010 | 18 | 11 | 2,229 |
| ch-Tatarstan Open | 2012 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,273 |
| Kostroma Volga Cup Open | 2009 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,279 |
| 85th ch-Kazan Open | 2008 | 11 | 8 | 2,365 |
| ch-RUS U16 | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,126 |
| ch-Kazan | 2006 | 10 | 6 | 2,351 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Azat Galiev's chess games?
182 games by Azat Galiev, from Apr 2004 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 Azat Galiev has played.
What does Azat Galiev play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Azat Galiev opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Azat Galiev answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Azat Galiev play as White?
As White, Azat Galiev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Azat Galiev play as Black?
As Black, Azat Galiev most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Azat Galiev's FIDE rating?
Azat Galiev is currently rated 2,277 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Azat Galiev played?
Our database contains 182 games by Azat Galiev, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 43 draws, 57 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Azat Galiev?
182 games by Azat Galiev 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.