Prepare against Chamal Gedgafov
FIDE · World #26,045 classical · FIDE ID 34130621
Our database contains 531 games by Chamal Gedgafov, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Chamal Gedgafov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chamal Gedgafov 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 | 2,011 | 2,260 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,227 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,162 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 531 | 190 | 44 | 297 | 35.8% |
| As White | 267 | 112 | 18 | 137 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 264 | 78 | 26 | 160 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chamal Gedgafov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chamal Gedgafov's side.
First moves as White (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 210 | 78.7% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 21 | 7.9% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 6.4% | 64.7% |
| e4 | 16 | 6.0% | 59.4% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gedgafov usually continues c4 (41.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Gedgafov usually continues c4 (51.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Gedgafov usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Gedgafov usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Gedgafov usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Gedgafov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 93 | 71.0% | 28.5% |
| c5 | 20 | 15.3% | 42.5% |
| e5 | 16 | 12.2% | 28.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 71.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 16 | 17.8% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 10 | 11.1% | 20.0% |
Chamal Gedgafov's chess games
All 531 games by Chamal Gedgafov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 190 wins, 44 draws, 297 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 31 | 10/2/19 | 32.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 11/2/15 | 39.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 25 | 10/3/12 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 30 | 7/2/21 | 23.3% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 9/2/10 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 21 | 3/1/17 | 14.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Roman Ovetchkin | 2,518 | Titled Tue | B15 |
| Mar 2022 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue Early | D15 |
| Mar 2021 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 2,471 | Titled Tue | C07 |
| Nov 2020 | Viktor Dmitrenko | 2,456 | Titled Tue | A03 |
| Sep 2021 | Mohamed Ezat | 2,417 | Titled Tue | E93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 386 | 125.5 | 2,076 |
| ch-RUS IPCA | 2017 | 36 | 24 | 2,223 |
| Sukhumi Open | 2008 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,252 |
| ch-IPCA Online | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,828 |
| Nalchik ch-SKFO | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,167 |
| IPCA New Year Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,052 |
| IPCA Wch 20th | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,168 |
| 24th IPCA WCh | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chamal Gedgafov's chess games?
531 games by Chamal Gedgafov, from Apr 2013 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 Chamal Gedgafov has played.
What does Chamal Gedgafov play on the first move as White?
Across 267 games with White in our database, Chamal Gedgafov opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chamal Gedgafov answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Chamal Gedgafov play as White?
As White, Chamal Gedgafov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (25 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 267 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chamal Gedgafov play as Black?
As Black, Chamal Gedgafov most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (30 games, 23.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 42.9% win rate); French Defense (21 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 264 games.
What is Chamal Gedgafov's FIDE rating?
Chamal Gedgafov is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Chamal Gedgafov played?
Our database contains 531 games by Chamal Gedgafov, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 190 wins, 44 draws, 297 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chamal Gedgafov?
531 games by Chamal Gedgafov 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.