Prepare against Guldona Karimova
WIM · Uzbekistan · World #6,239 classical · FIDE ID 14210410
When preparing against Guldona Karimova, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 24.1% over 29 games.
Our database contains 723 games by Guldona Karimova, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Guldona Karimova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guldona Karimova 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 | 2,242 | 2,324 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,057 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,004 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 723 | 274 | 124 | 325 | 37.9% |
| As White | 363 | 130 | 72 | 161 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 360 | 144 | 52 | 164 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guldona Karimova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guldona Karimova's side.
First moves as White (363 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 291 | 80.2% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 50 | 13.8% | 64.0% |
| d4 | 19 | 5.2% | 28.9% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Karimova usually continues Nf3 (40.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Karimova usually continues Nf3 (37.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Karimova usually continues d4 (43.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Karimova usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Karimova usually continues Nf3 (84.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Karimova usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 170 | 91.9% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 11 | 5.9% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 90 | 74.4% | 49.4% |
| f5 | 26 | 21.5% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.5% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Guldona Karimova's chess games
All 723 games by Guldona Karimova in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 274 wins, 124 draws, 325 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 44 | 13/8/23 | 29.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 30 | 15/5/10 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 7/5/17 | 24.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 82 | 31/14/37 | 37.8% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 33 | 16/4/13 | 48.5% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 28 | 18/3/7 | 64.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 21 | 6/1/14 | 28.6% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/0/12 | 29.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Momchil Petkov | 2,512 | 6th elllobregat Open | B52 |
| Oct 2024 | Nazar Firman | 2,472 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Jun 2026 | Alberto David | 2,457 | 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | C70 |
| Feb 2026 | Semen Novozhilov | 2,450 | 3rd Al-Beruniy Futures | B33 |
| Sep 2024 | Kirill Kozionov | 2,449 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 383 | 169 | 2,151 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,115 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,137 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #38 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,100 |
| World Rapid Women 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,182 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #41 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,119 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #37 | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,361 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guldona Karimova's chess games?
723 games by Guldona Karimova, from Aug 2016 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 Guldona Karimova has played.
What does Guldona Karimova play on the first move as White?
Across 363 games with White in our database, Guldona Karimova opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guldona Karimova answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...f5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Guldona Karimova play as White?
As White, Guldona Karimova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 29.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 24.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 363 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guldona Karimova play as Black?
As Black, Guldona Karimova most often plays: Sicilian (82 games, 37.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (28 games, 64.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 360 games.
What is Guldona Karimova's FIDE rating?
Guldona Karimova is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,324 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Guldona Karimova played?
Our database contains 723 games by Guldona Karimova, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 274 wins, 124 draws, 325 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guldona Karimova?
723 games by Guldona Karimova 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.