Prepare against Bilukhadzh Saidov
FM · Russia · World #4,089 classical · FIDE ID 34165476
When preparing against Bilukhadzh Saidov, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 40.9% over 22 games.
Our database contains 245 games by Bilukhadzh Saidov, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bilukhadzh Saidov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bilukhadzh Saidov 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 | 2,301 | 2,328 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,335 | 2,381 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,332 | 2,378 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 245 | 122 | 41 | 82 | 49.8% |
| As White | 123 | 64 | 25 | 34 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 122 | 58 | 16 | 48 | 47.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bilukhadzh Saidov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bilukhadzh Saidov's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 122 | 99.2% | 62.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Saidov usually continues Nf3 (67.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Saidov usually continues Bf4 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Saidov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Saidov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 97.9% | 45.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 91.1% | 59.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
Bilukhadzh Saidov's chess games
All 245 games by Bilukhadzh Saidov in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 122 wins, 41 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 47 | 22/11/14 | 46.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 18/4/7 | 62.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 28 | 12/5/11 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| D30 | Catalan | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Volodar Murzin | 2,658 | Titled Tue Late | A47 |
| Jun 2025 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,612 | Titled Tue Late | B29 |
| Aug 2025 | David Paravyan | 2,582 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Oct 2025 | D Khegay | 2,507 | ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | B29 |
| Oct 2025 | Aleksey Goganov | 2,493 | ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 106 | 69 | 2,443 |
| Kerkinitida Cup Blitz | 2023 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,247 |
| Kerkinitida Cup Rapid | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,399 |
| 24th Chigorin Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,211 |
| Dzhubga Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,196 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,188 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
| Novorossiysk Small Land Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bilukhadzh Saidov's chess games?
245 games by Bilukhadzh Saidov, from Feb 2014 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 Bilukhadzh Saidov has played.
What does Bilukhadzh Saidov play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Bilukhadzh Saidov opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bilukhadzh Saidov answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Bilukhadzh Saidov play as White?
As White, Bilukhadzh Saidov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (47 games, 46.8% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 62.1% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bilukhadzh Saidov play as Black?
As Black, Bilukhadzh Saidov most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Bilukhadzh Saidov's FIDE rating?
Bilukhadzh Saidov is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess, 2,335 in rapid and 2,332 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (May 2023).
How many games has Bilukhadzh Saidov played?
Our database contains 245 games by Bilukhadzh Saidov, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 41 draws, 82 losses (49.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bilukhadzh Saidov?
245 games by Bilukhadzh Saidov 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.