Prepare against Elmira Mirzoeva
WGM · United Kingdom · World #6,580 classical · FIDE ID 4127951
When preparing against Elmira Mirzoeva, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 31.4% over 35 games.
Our database contains 1,036 games by Elmira Mirzoeva, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Elmira Mirzoeva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elmira Mirzoeva 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 | 2,234 | 2,379 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,181 | 2,328 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,151 | 2,321 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,036 | 466 | 211 | 359 | 45.0% |
| As White | 523 | 257 | 114 | 152 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 513 | 209 | 97 | 207 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elmira Mirzoeva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elmira Mirzoeva's side.
First moves as White (523 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 282 | 53.9% | 60.6% |
| e4 | 118 | 22.6% | 56.4% |
| Nf3 | 97 | 18.5% | 63.9% |
| b3 | 13 | 2.5% | 42.3% |
| c4 | 12 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Mirzoeva usually continues c4 (54.4% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Mirzoeva usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Mirzoeva usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Mirzoeva usually continues Nf3 (73.9% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Mirzoeva usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Mirzoeva usually continues d3 (65.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (265 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 124 | 46.8% | 59.7% |
| c5 | 66 | 24.9% | 43.2% |
| d6 | 38 | 14.3% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 19 | 7.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 3.0% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 1.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 44.2% | 39.0% |
| d5 | 52 | 31.5% | 48.1% |
| d6 | 34 | 20.6% | 63.2% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.4% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Elmira Mirzoeva's chess games
All 1,036 games by Elmira Mirzoeva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 466 wins, 211 draws, 359 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 51 | 29/12/10 | 56.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 41 | 28/7/6 | 68.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 37 | 22/7/8 | 59.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 15/3/12 | 50.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 29 | 14/7/8 | 48.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 29 | 12/8/9 | 41.4% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 24 | 11/6/7 | 45.8% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 48 | 17/10/21 | 35.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 41 | 17/5/19 | 41.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 35 | 11/5/19 | 31.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 27 | 12/7/8 | 44.4% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 25 | 10/3/12 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 25 | 12/3/10 | 48.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 24 | 11/6/7 | 45.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Semen Virovlansky | 2,471 | 2nd Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | A57 |
| Dec 2015 | Olga Girya | 2,463 | RUS Cup final w | E14 |
| Sep 2013 | Anastasia Bodnaruk | 2,462 | Satka Autumn Open w | B07 |
| Sep 2013 | Lawrence Trent | 2,440 | Oslo Vederhus Memorial Open | E90 |
| Jan 2014 | Alina Kashlinskaya | 2,437 | ch-Moscow Superfinal w | D19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Moscow w | 2017 | 74 | 46.5 | 2,260 |
| Satka Autumn Open w | 2016 | 30 | 21.5 | 2,289 |
| UK Open Blitz Women Final | 2025 | 30 | 22.5 | 2,168 |
| 3rd ch-EU Blitz w | 2002 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,397 |
| Pushchino Open w | 2013 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,264 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,189 |
| Moscow Open B w | 2016 | 18 | 13 | 2,386 |
| ch-RUS U18 Girls | 1999 | 18 | 10 | 2,228 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alina Bivol (11 games) · Olga Girya (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elmira Mirzoeva's chess games?
1,036 games by Elmira Mirzoeva, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Elmira Mirzoeva has played.
What does Elmira Mirzoeva play on the first move as White?
Across 523 games with White in our database, Elmira Mirzoeva opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elmira Mirzoeva answers 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games).
What openings does Elmira Mirzoeva play as White?
As White, Elmira Mirzoeva's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (51 games, 56.9% win rate); Sicilian (41 games, 68.3% win rate); Réti Opening (37 games, 59.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 523 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elmira Mirzoeva play as Black?
As Black, Elmira Mirzoeva most often plays: Slav Defense (48 games, 35.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (41 games, 41.5% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 31.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 513 games.
What is Elmira Mirzoeva's FIDE rating?
Elmira Mirzoeva is currently rated 2,234 in classical chess, 2,181 in rapid and 2,151 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,379 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Elmira Mirzoeva played?
Our database contains 1,036 games by Elmira Mirzoeva, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 466 wins, 211 draws, 359 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elmira Mirzoeva?
1,036 games by Elmira Mirzoeva 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.