Prepare against Bakhtiyar Nugumanov
IM · Kazakhstan · World #4,440 classical · FIDE ID 13701797
When preparing against Bakhtiyar Nugumanov, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (26% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 7.7% over 26 games.
Our database contains 1,373 games by Bakhtiyar Nugumanov, covering Apr 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bakhtiyar Nugumanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bakhtiyar Nugumanov 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 | 2,290 | 2,413 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,234 | 2,319 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,191 | 2,330 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,373 | 489 | 187 | 697 | 35.6% |
| As White | 695 | 278 | 102 | 315 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 678 | 211 | 85 | 382 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bakhtiyar Nugumanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bakhtiyar Nugumanov's side.
First moves as White (695 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 327 | 47.1% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 177 | 25.5% | 33.9% |
| d4 | 162 | 23.3% | 49.1% |
| c4 | 21 | 3.0% | 47.6% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Nugumanov usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nugumanov usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Nugumanov usually continues d4 (54.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 33.9% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Nugumanov usually continues c4 (26.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Nugumanov usually continues g3 (39.5% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Nugumanov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (333 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 87 | 26.1% | 32.8% |
| c6 | 79 | 23.7% | 32.3% |
| e5 | 73 | 21.9% | 43.2% |
| c5 | 49 | 14.7% | 43.9% |
| d6 | 36 | 10.8% | 34.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 136 | 61.3% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 32 | 14.4% | 29.7% |
| e6 | 28 | 12.6% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 14 | 6.3% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Bakhtiyar Nugumanov's chess games
All 1,373 games by Bakhtiyar Nugumanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 489 wins, 187 draws, 697 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 51 | 21/6/24 | 41.2% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 47 | 17/3/27 | 36.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 46 | 11/4/31 | 23.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 43 | 14/8/21 | 32.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 5/7/14 | 19.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 25 | 7/6/12 | 28.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 13/3/9 | 52.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 13/1/9 | 56.5% |
| A45 | London System | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 6/1/14 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 36 | 12/4/20 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 28 | 10/1/17 | 35.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 26 | 2/6/18 | 7.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 9/0/16 | 36.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 22 | 6/4/12 | 27.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 3/1/16 | 15.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,787 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Jan 2026 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | Titled Tue | A07 |
| Jul 2017 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,603 | Astana Open | B12 |
| Jul 2012 | Dmitry Bocharov | 2,600 | 2nd Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | E62 |
| May 2026 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | C85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 862 | 329 | 2,130 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 53 | 22 | 2,197 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2015 | 41 | 19.5 | 2,200 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 30 | 14 | 2,318 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 24 | 8.5 | 2,137 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 21 | 7 | 2,276 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 20 | 10 | 2,329 |
| Cheliabinsk Kibizov Memorial B | 2019 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,317 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bakhtiyar Nugumanov's chess games?
1,373 games by Bakhtiyar Nugumanov, from Apr 2007 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 Nugumanov has played.
What does Bakhtiyar Nugumanov play on the first move as White?
Across 695 games with White in our database, Bakhtiyar Nugumanov opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bakhtiyar Nugumanov answers 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Bakhtiyar Nugumanov play as White?
As White, Bakhtiyar Nugumanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (51 games, 41.2% win rate); Réti Opening (47 games, 36.2% win rate); English Opening (46 games, 23.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 695 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bakhtiyar Nugumanov play as Black?
As Black, Bakhtiyar Nugumanov most often plays: Indian Defense (36 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Réti Opening (26 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 678 games.
What is Bakhtiyar Nugumanov's FIDE rating?
Bakhtiyar Nugumanov is currently rated 2,290 in classical chess, 2,234 in rapid and 2,191 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Bakhtiyar Nugumanov played?
Our database contains 1,373 games by Bakhtiyar Nugumanov, covering Apr 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 489 wins, 187 draws, 697 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bakhtiyar Nugumanov?
1,373 games by Bakhtiyar Nugumanov 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.