Prepare against Erdem Khubukshanov
GM · FIDE · World #530 classical · FIDE ID 54114527
When preparing against Erdem Khubukshanov, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 27.6% over 29 games.
Our database contains 756 games by Erdem Khubukshanov, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Erdem Khubukshanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erdem Khubukshanov 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 | 2,508 | 2,523 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,427 | 2,469 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,513 | 2,513 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 756 | 350 | 198 | 208 | 46.3% |
| As White | 375 | 182 | 98 | 95 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 381 | 168 | 100 | 113 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erdem Khubukshanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erdem Khubukshanov's side.
First moves as White (375 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 338 | 90.1% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 4.8% | 72.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 2.1% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Khubukshanov usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Khubukshanov usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Khubukshanov usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 72.2% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Khubukshanov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Khubukshanov usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Khubukshanov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 135 | 73.4% | 62.6% |
| e5 | 31 | 16.8% | 56.5% |
| c6 | 11 | 6.0% | 72.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 95 | 72.5% | 53.2% |
| d5 | 32 | 24.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Erdem Khubukshanov's chess games
All 756 games by Erdem Khubukshanov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 350 wins, 198 draws, 208 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 47 | 20/15/12 | 42.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 17/6/9 | 53.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 11/9/11 | 35.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 31 | 12/7/12 | 38.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 29 | 19/4/6 | 65.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 26 | 10/11/5 | 38.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 | 24/10/16 | 48.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 39 | 20/10/9 | 51.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 29 | 8/12/9 | 27.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 27 | 8/10/9 | 29.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Vincent Keymer | 2,776 | World Blitz 2025 | A05 |
| Sep 2022 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial rapid-A | B48 |
| Jun 2026 | Yangyi Yu | 2,714 | Asian Individual 2026 | B51 |
| Oct 2022 | Vladimir Malakhov | 2,651 | chT-RUS Blitz | C54 |
| Dec 2025 | Volodar Murzin | 2,648 | World Rapid 2025 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 64 | 42 | 2,490 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 29 | 16 | 2,241 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 2024 | 23 | 9.5 | 2,379 |
| ch-RUS Rapid | 2023 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,513 |
| chT-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,612 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,610 |
| ch-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 15 | 7 | 2,451 |
| Rapid GP RUS TOP28 | 2025 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,458 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erdem Khubukshanov's chess games?
756 games by Erdem Khubukshanov, from Dec 2015 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 Erdem Khubukshanov has played.
What does Erdem Khubukshanov play on the first move as White?
Across 375 games with White in our database, Erdem Khubukshanov opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erdem Khubukshanov answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Erdem Khubukshanov play as White?
As White, Erdem Khubukshanov's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (47 games, 42.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 53.1% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 375 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erdem Khubukshanov play as Black?
As Black, Erdem Khubukshanov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (50 games, 48.0% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 51.3% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 27.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 381 games.
What is Erdem Khubukshanov's FIDE rating?
Erdem Khubukshanov is currently rated 2,508 in classical chess, 2,427 in rapid and 2,513 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,523 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Erdem Khubukshanov played?
Our database contains 756 games by Erdem Khubukshanov, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 350 wins, 198 draws, 208 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erdem Khubukshanov?
756 games by Erdem Khubukshanov 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.