Prepare against Bulat Mirzanurov
FM · Russia · World #13,830 classical · FIDE ID 4184521
When preparing against Bulat Mirzanurov, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 21.4% over 42 games.
Our database contains 707 games by Bulat Mirzanurov, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bulat Mirzanurov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bulat Mirzanurov 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 | 2,118 | 2,321 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,042 | 2,195 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,248 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 707 | 256 | 84 | 367 | 36.2% |
| As White | 356 | 141 | 43 | 172 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 351 | 115 | 41 | 195 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bulat Mirzanurov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bulat Mirzanurov's side.
First moves as White (356 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 267 | 75.0% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 87 | 24.4% | 54.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Mirzanurov usually continues Nf3 (42.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Mirzanurov usually continues Nf3 (49.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Mirzanurov usually continues d4 (35.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Mirzanurov usually continues c4 (48.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Mirzanurov usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Mirzanurov usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 165 | 90.7% | 36.7% |
| Nc6 | 11 | 6.0% | 77.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.7% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 77 | 74.0% | 31.2% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 26.0% | 48.1% |
Bulat Mirzanurov's chess games
All 707 games by Bulat Mirzanurov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 256 wins, 84 draws, 367 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 46 | 20/5/21 | 43.5% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 11/0/18 | 37.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 23 | 6/2/15 | 26.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 17 | 9/0/8 | 52.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 0/0/11 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 78 | 26/5/47 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 42 | 9/10/23 | 21.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 35 | 9/5/21 | 25.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 2,608 | Titled Tue | D38 |
| Feb 2023 | Adam Kozak | 2,564 | Titled Tue Early | B94 |
| Feb 2021 | Antonios Pavlidis | 2,536 | Titled Tue | A11 |
| Apr 2021 | Misratdin Iskandarov | 2,535 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | E97 |
| Apr 2021 | Pavel Anisimov | 2,527 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 570 | 225 | 2,133 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,360 |
| Kostroma Volga Cup Open | 2009 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,380 |
| ch-Tatarstan Open | 2009 | 13 | 6 | 2,043 |
| Uljanovsk Open | 2008 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,483 |
| ch-RUS U18 | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,346 |
| 30th Nezhmetdinov Memorial | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,251 |
| 17th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bulat Mirzanurov's chess games?
707 games by Bulat Mirzanurov, from Jan 2004 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 Bulat Mirzanurov has played.
What does Bulat Mirzanurov play on the first move as White?
Across 356 games with White in our database, Bulat Mirzanurov opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.e3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bulat Mirzanurov answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...Nc6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Bulat Mirzanurov play as White?
As White, Bulat Mirzanurov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (23 games, 26.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 356 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bulat Mirzanurov play as Black?
As Black, Bulat Mirzanurov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (78 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 21.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (35 games, 25.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 351 games.
What is Bulat Mirzanurov's FIDE rating?
Bulat Mirzanurov is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Bulat Mirzanurov played?
Our database contains 707 games by Bulat Mirzanurov, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 256 wins, 84 draws, 367 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bulat Mirzanurov?
707 games by Bulat Mirzanurov 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.