Prepare against Shahzodbek Hamzaev
FM · Uzbekistan · World #12,598 classical · FIDE ID 14220741
When preparing against Shahzodbek Hamzaev, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 45.5% over 22 games.
Our database contains 174 games by Shahzodbek Hamzaev, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shahzodbek Hamzaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shahzodbek Hamzaev 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 | 2,134 | 2,243 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 1,894 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 1,979 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 72 | 22 | 80 | 41.4% |
| As White | 92 | 39 | 12 | 41 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 82 | 33 | 10 | 39 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shahzodbek Hamzaev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shahzodbek Hamzaev's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 69.2% | 49.2% |
| e4 | 23 | 25.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Hamzaev usually continues c4 (51.4% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Hamzaev usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Hamzaev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Hamzaev usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Hamzaev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Hamzaev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 50.0% | 34.2% |
| c5 | 15 | 39.5% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.9% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 73.1% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 26.9% | 57.1% |
Shahzodbek Hamzaev's chess games
All 174 games by Shahzodbek Hamzaev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - Aug 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: 72 wins, 22 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 10/2/10 | 45.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| E00 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Zhigalko,S | 2,572 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | — |
| Feb 2026 | Sim Maerevoet | 2,441 | Titled Tue | A56 |
| Dec 2025 | Antoine Bournel | 2,433 | Titled Tue | B93 |
| Jul 2026 | Garcia,Jan | 2,429 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | B35 |
| Jul 2026 | Weetik,V | 2,423 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 98 | 43 | 2,160 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,078 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,256 |
| 3rd UzChess Cup Open | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,082 |
| 4th UZB President Open A | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| Uzbekistan Championship (U16& U10) | U16 Boys | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,085 |
| Uzbekistan Championship 1st League 2026 | Men | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,084 |
| 3rd Al-Beruniy International Chess Tournament | Open | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,877 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shahzodbek Hamzaev's chess games?
174 games by Shahzodbek Hamzaev, from Oct 2019 to Aug 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 Shahzodbek Hamzaev has played.
What does Shahzodbek Hamzaev play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Shahzodbek Hamzaev opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shahzodbek Hamzaev answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Shahzodbek Hamzaev play as White?
As White, Shahzodbek Hamzaev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shahzodbek Hamzaev play as Black?
As Black, Shahzodbek Hamzaev most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Shahzodbek Hamzaev's FIDE rating?
Shahzodbek Hamzaev is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Shahzodbek Hamzaev played?
Our database contains 174 games by Shahzodbek Hamzaev, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 22 draws, 80 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shahzodbek Hamzaev?
174 games by Shahzodbek Hamzaev 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.