Prepare against Famil Kishiev
FM · FIDE · World #4,389 classical · FIDE ID 24248185
Our database contains 206 games by Famil Kishiev, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Famil Kishiev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Famil Kishiev 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 | 2,292 | 2,353 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,283 | 2,303 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,440 | 2,440 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 93 | 34 | 79 | 45.1% |
| As White | 106 | 53 | 20 | 33 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 100 | 40 | 14 | 46 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Famil Kishiev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Famil Kishiev's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 89.6% | 61.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.8% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kishiev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kishiev usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kishiev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kishiev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kishiev usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kishiev usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 26 | 70.3% | 65.4% |
| e5 | 8 | 21.6% | 18.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 58.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 41.5% | 55.9% |
Famil Kishiev's chess games
All 206 games by Famil Kishiev in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 93 wins, 34 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | V Pranav | 2,657 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B30 |
| Dec 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,644 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A01 |
| Nov 2025 | S Khanin | 2,592 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B13 |
| Dec 2025 | Pranav Anand | 2,581 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B10 |
| Dec 2025 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 70 | 39.5 | 2,330 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 37 | 21 | 2,389 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 13 | 2,523 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,358 |
| Baku Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,364 |
| Fuad Jafarov Mem IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,187 |
| Moscow Time of the First U13 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,504 |
| Aeroflot Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,365 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Famil Kishiev's chess games?
206 games by Famil Kishiev, from Dec 2016 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 Famil Kishiev has played.
What does Famil Kishiev play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Famil Kishiev opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Famil Kishiev answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games).
What openings does Famil Kishiev play as White?
As White, Famil Kishiev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Famil Kishiev play as Black?
As Black, Famil Kishiev most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Famil Kishiev's FIDE rating?
Famil Kishiev is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess, 2,283 in rapid and 2,440 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Famil Kishiev played?
Our database contains 206 games by Famil Kishiev, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 34 draws, 79 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Famil Kishiev?
206 games by Famil Kishiev 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.