Prepare against Damir Ismagilov
CM · Russia · World #10,931 classical · FIDE ID 34199982
Our database contains 1,099 games by Damir Ismagilov, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damir Ismagilov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damir Ismagilov 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 | 2,156 | 2,284 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,118 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,169 | 2,170 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,099 | 491 | 123 | 485 | 44.7% |
| As White | 564 | 267 | 61 | 236 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 535 | 224 | 62 | 249 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damir Ismagilov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damir Ismagilov's side.
First moves as White (564 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 397 | 70.4% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 83 | 14.7% | 47.0% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 6.0% | 48.5% |
| f4 | 21 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 14 | 2.5% | 71.4% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Ismagilov usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Ismagilov usually continues c4 (55.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ismagilov usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 47.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Ismagilov usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ismagilov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ismagilov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (253 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 126 | 49.8% | 49.2% |
| g6 | 53 | 20.9% | 62.3% |
| e5 | 41 | 16.2% | 47.6% |
| e6 | 10 | 4.0% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 3.6% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 9 | 3.6% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 88 | 51.5% | 44.3% |
| d5 | 38 | 22.2% | 38.2% |
| g6 | 21 | 12.3% | 47.6% |
| f5 | 11 | 6.4% | 68.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.5% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Damir Ismagilov's chess games
All 1,099 games by Damir Ismagilov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 491 wins, 123 draws, 485 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 85 | 33/6/46 | 38.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 48 | 17/5/26 | 35.4% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 34 | 18/4/12 | 52.9% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 26 | 12/3/11 | 46.2% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/1/10 | 42.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 14/1/4 | 73.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 79 | 45/2/32 | 57.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 44 | 17/6/21 | 38.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 12/1/4 | 70.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,743 | Titled Tue Late | D35 |
| May 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,684 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,684 | Titled Tue Early | E51 |
| Oct 2023 | Kirill Shevchenko | 2,671 | Titled Tue Late | B20 |
| Oct 2023 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,653 | Titled Tue Early | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 875 | 445.5 | 2,324 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 35 | 21.5 | 2,145 |
| Wch U14 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,059 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,213 |
| 13th Moscow Open A | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,032 |
| Sochi Lobanov Memorial Blitz | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,988 |
| World School-ch U13 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,618 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,037 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damir Ismagilov's chess games?
1,099 games by Damir Ismagilov, from Aug 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 Damir Ismagilov has played.
What does Damir Ismagilov play on the first move as White?
Across 564 games with White in our database, Damir Ismagilov opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damir Ismagilov answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Damir Ismagilov play as White?
As White, Damir Ismagilov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (85 games, 38.8% win rate); Indian Defense (48 games, 35.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (34 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 564 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damir Ismagilov play as Black?
As Black, Damir Ismagilov most often plays: Modern Defense (79 games, 57.0% win rate); Sicilian (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 535 games.
What is Damir Ismagilov's FIDE rating?
Damir Ismagilov is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,169 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Damir Ismagilov played?
Our database contains 1,099 games by Damir Ismagilov, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 491 wins, 123 draws, 485 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damir Ismagilov?
1,099 games by Damir Ismagilov 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.