Prepare against Timur Chekanov
FIDE · World #21,900 classical · FIDE ID 24292176
Our database contains 68 games by Timur Chekanov, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Timur Chekanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timur Chekanov 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 | 2,042 | 2,190 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,078 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,094 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 15 | 21 | 32 | 22.1% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 4 | 8 | 23 | 11.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timur Chekanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timur Chekanov's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 69.7% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 15.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| Na3 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Chekanov usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Chekanov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Chekanov usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Chekanov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Chekanov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Timur Chekanov's chess games
All 68 games by Timur Chekanov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - Aug 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: 15 wins, 21 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D19 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Donat Gathi | 2,296 | SixDays Budapest IM-C Mar | B31 |
| May 2025 | Cs2 Varga | 2,270 | SixDays Budapest May IMB | B01 |
| Jul 2025 | Das Suvradeepta | 2,230 | 49th Sitges Open | D46 |
| Jun 2026 | Adilbekuly,Altair | 2,105 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | B30 |
| Mar 2026 | Aayansh Guntaka | 2,064 | SixDays Budapest IM-C Mar | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,038 |
| World Amateur U2300 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,953 |
| SixDays Budapest May IMB | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,128 |
| SixDays Budapest 3 Yr IMA | 2025 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,004 |
| SixDays Budapest IM-C Mar | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,168 |
| Ljubljana Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,092 |
| 49th Sitges Open | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,201 |
| 2nd Alcorcon Diagonal Open | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 1,633 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timur Chekanov's chess games?
68 games by Timur Chekanov, from Sep 2017 to Aug 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 Timur Chekanov has played.
What does Timur Chekanov play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Timur Chekanov opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timur Chekanov answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Timur Chekanov play as White?
As White, Timur Chekanov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timur Chekanov play as Black?
As Black, Timur Chekanov most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Timur Chekanov's FIDE rating?
Timur Chekanov is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Timur Chekanov played?
Our database contains 68 games by Timur Chekanov, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 21 draws, 32 losses (22.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timur Chekanov?
68 games by Timur Chekanov 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.