Prepare against Bakhtiyar Askarov
IM · Kazakhstan · World #5,373 classical · FIDE ID 13701100
When preparing against Bakhtiyar Askarov, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 34.0% over 50 games.
Our database contains 1,433 games by Bakhtiyar Askarov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bakhtiyar Askarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bakhtiyar Askarov 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 | 2,264 | 2,430 | Jun 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,253 | 2,420 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,224 | 2,497 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,433 | 721 | 169 | 543 | 50.3% |
| As White | 715 | 386 | 88 | 241 | 54.0% |
| As Black | 718 | 335 | 81 | 302 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bakhtiyar Askarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bakhtiyar Askarov's side.
First moves as White (715 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 385 | 53.8% | 59.0% |
| Nf3 | 157 | 22.0% | 56.4% |
| e4 | 114 | 15.9% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 32 | 4.5% | 81.3% |
| b3 | 21 | 2.9% | 69.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Askarov usually continues Bg5 (62.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Askarov usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Askarov usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Askarov usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Askarov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Askarov usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (331 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 199 | 60.1% | 55.3% |
| e6 | 53 | 16.0% | 43.4% |
| g6 | 42 | 12.7% | 51.2% |
| d5 | 23 | 6.9% | 41.3% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 202 | 82.1% | 53.5% |
| d5 | 40 | 16.3% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Bakhtiyar Askarov's chess games
All 1,433 games by Bakhtiyar Askarov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 721 wins, 169 draws, 543 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 137 | 81/12/44 | 59.1% |
| D02 | London System | 87 | 40/17/30 | 46.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 51 | 23/6/22 | 45.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 50 | 17/12/21 | 34.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 33 | 15/0/18 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 17/2/6 | 68.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 14/2/7 | 60.9% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 21 | 14/2/5 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 21 | 14/1/6 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 106 | 56/9/41 | 52.8% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 50 | 27/6/17 | 54.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 43 | 20/5/18 | 46.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 40 | 20/5/15 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 36 | 19/5/12 | 52.8% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 16/3/10 | 55.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 13/0/15 | 46.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 24 | 11/2/11 | 45.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 9/4/11 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,763 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
| Jul 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,748 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Nov 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,712 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A00 |
| Aug 2024 | Yangyi Yu | 2,703 | FIDE World Bl Team Final | C10 |
| Mar 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 2,686 | Titled Tue | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 926 | 545 | 2,385 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 75 | 36.5 | 2,342 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 51 | 28 | 2,379 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 39 | 21.5 | 2,351 |
| Wch U14 | 1996 | 16 | 9 | 2,321 |
| Almaty Open | 2018 | 15 | 8 | 2,391 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 12 | 6 | 2,200 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,399 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bakhtiyar Askarov's chess games?
1,433 games by Bakhtiyar Askarov, from Apr 2003 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 Bakhtiyar Askarov has played.
What does Bakhtiyar Askarov play on the first move as White?
Across 715 games with White in our database, Bakhtiyar Askarov opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bakhtiyar Askarov answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games).
What openings does Bakhtiyar Askarov play as White?
As White, Bakhtiyar Askarov's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (137 games, 59.1% win rate); London System (87 games, 46.0% win rate); Réti Opening (51 games, 45.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 715 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bakhtiyar Askarov play as Black?
As Black, Bakhtiyar Askarov most often plays: Sicilian (106 games, 52.8% win rate); Indian Defense (50 games, 54.0% win rate); Modern Defense (43 games, 46.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 718 games.
What is Bakhtiyar Askarov's FIDE rating?
Bakhtiyar Askarov is currently rated 2,264 in classical chess, 2,253 in rapid and 2,224 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,430 (Jun 2021).
How many games has Bakhtiyar Askarov played?
Our database contains 1,433 games by Bakhtiyar Askarov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 721 wins, 169 draws, 543 losses (50.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bakhtiyar Askarov?
1,433 games by Bakhtiyar Askarov 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.