Prepare against Bakhodir Kholmirzaev
FM · Uzbekistan · World #4,386 classical · FIDE ID 14200830
Our database contains 275 games by Bakhodir Kholmirzaev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bakhodir Kholmirzaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bakhodir Kholmirzaev 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 | 2,292 | 2,377 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,288 | 2,360 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,311 | 2,376 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 275 | 98 | 73 | 104 | 35.6% |
| As White | 136 | 48 | 42 | 46 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 139 | 50 | 31 | 58 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bakhodir Kholmirzaev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bakhodir Kholmirzaev's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 48.5% | 49.2% |
| e4 | 41 | 30.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 14.7% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Kholmirzaev usually continues Bg5 (41.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kholmirzaev usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Kholmirzaev usually continues Bg5 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (66% of these games) — Kholmirzaev usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Kholmirzaev usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Kholmirzaev usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 58.2% | 46.7% |
| Nc6 | 18 | 22.8% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 47.9% | 30.4% |
| d6 | 11 | 22.9% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 12.5% | 58.3% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Bakhodir Kholmirzaev's chess games
All 275 games by Bakhodir Kholmirzaev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 98 wins, 73 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,506 | Ilyumzhinov Cup | A90 |
| Mar 2007 | Anton Filippov | 2,486 | Agzamov Memorial 01st | A06 |
| Apr 2016 | Vasily Papin | 2,476 | Agzamov Memorial 10th | B50 |
| Mar 2016 | Alexei Barsov | 2,460 | ch-UZB | D03 |
| Aug 2012 | Saidali Iuldachev | 2,459 | Tashkent Hokim Cup 4th | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UZB | 2017 | 89 | 41 | 2,328 |
| ch-UZB 1st League | 2016 | 54 | 29.5 | 2,273 |
| Artek Olympiad U16 | 2000 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,285 |
| Ilyumzhinov Cup | 2006 | 10 | 4 | 2,360 |
| Tashkent IM 02 | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,465 |
| Tashkent Hokim Cup 4th | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,372 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,237 |
| Tashkent Hokim Cup | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,436 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bakhodir Kholmirzaev's chess games?
275 games by Bakhodir Kholmirzaev, from Apr 2003 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 Bakhodir Kholmirzaev has played.
What does Bakhodir Kholmirzaev play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Bakhodir Kholmirzaev opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bakhodir Kholmirzaev answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...Nc6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Bakhodir Kholmirzaev play as White?
As White, Bakhodir Kholmirzaev's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bakhodir Kholmirzaev play as Black?
As Black, Bakhodir Kholmirzaev most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Bakhodir Kholmirzaev's FIDE rating?
Bakhodir Kholmirzaev is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess, 2,288 in rapid and 2,311 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (May 2011).
How many games has Bakhodir Kholmirzaev played?
Our database contains 275 games by Bakhodir Kholmirzaev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 73 draws, 104 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bakhodir Kholmirzaev?
275 games by Bakhodir Kholmirzaev 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.