Prepare against Bekhruz Umarov
FM · Uzbekistan · World #7,084 classical · FIDE ID 14217937
When preparing against Bekhruz Umarov, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 244 games by Bekhruz Umarov, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bekhruz Umarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bekhruz Umarov 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 | 2,224 | 2,317 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,028 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 2,011 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 91 | 46 | 107 | 37.3% |
| As White | 117 | 54 | 26 | 37 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 127 | 37 | 20 | 70 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bekhruz Umarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bekhruz Umarov's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 42.6% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 37 | 32.2% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 25.2% | 51.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Umarov usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Umarov usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Umarov usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Umarov usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Umarov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Umarov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 74.6% | 36.8% |
| e5 | 14 | 19.7% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 52.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 38.2% | 34.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Bekhruz Umarov's chess games
All 244 games by Bekhruz Umarov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 91 wins, 46 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A14 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 5/1/17 | 21.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Evgeny Romanov | 2,583 | Tashkent Sahibkiran Temur Cup | B50 |
| Aug 2026 | Avital Boruchovsky | 2,529 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | B06 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | B09 |
| Jun 2026 | Dau Khuong Duy | 2,521 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | D02 |
| May 2026 | Nitish Belurkar | 2,479 | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 66 | 34 | 2,288 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,300 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,281 |
| Grand Prix Chess III | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 2,250 |
| Uzbekistan U20 Championship | U20 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,265 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,016 |
| 3rd UzChess Cup Futures | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,344 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bekhruz Umarov's chess games?
244 games by Bekhruz Umarov, from Sep 2018 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 Bekhruz Umarov has played.
What does Bekhruz Umarov play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Bekhruz Umarov opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bekhruz Umarov answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Bekhruz Umarov play as White?
As White, Bekhruz Umarov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bekhruz Umarov play as Black?
As Black, Bekhruz Umarov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Bekhruz Umarov's FIDE rating?
Bekhruz Umarov is currently rated 2,224 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Bekhruz Umarov played?
Our database contains 244 games by Bekhruz Umarov, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 46 draws, 107 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bekhruz Umarov?
244 games by Bekhruz Umarov 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.