Prepare against Ibragim Karimov
FM · Uzbekistan · World #17,283 classical · FIDE ID 14200309
Our database contains 204 games by Ibragim Karimov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ibragim Karimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ibragim Karimov 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 | 2,082 | 2,393 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,318 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,257 | 2,354 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 72 | 63 | 69 | 35.3% |
| As White | 103 | 32 | 37 | 34 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 101 | 40 | 26 | 35 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ibragim Karimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ibragim Karimov's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 41.7% | 52.3% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 31.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 28 | 27.2% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Karimov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Karimov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Karimov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Karimov usually continues g3 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Karimov usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Karimov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 41.5% | 47.7% |
| d6 | 15 | 28.3% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 13.2% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 5 | 9.4% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 40.7% | 72.7% |
| d6 | 7 | 25.9% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 22.2% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Ibragim Karimov's chess games
All 204 games by Ibragim Karimov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 72 wins, 63 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Maxim Turov | 2,597 | 7th Agzamov Memorial | D32 |
| Mar 2009 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,522 | 3rd Agzamov Memorial | A04 |
| May 2007 | Alexei Barsov | 2,521 | ch-UZB | E21 |
| May 2007 | Shukhrat Safin | 2,490 | ch-UZB | E10 |
| May 2015 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,465 | ch-UZB | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UZB | 2019 | 47 | 18 | 2,297 |
| ch-UZB 1st League | 2016 | 42 | 25 | 2,306 |
| ch-KGZ | 2009 | 11 | 2.5 | – |
| Kemerovo | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,211 |
| Novokuznetsk Goriainov Memorial Open | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,445 |
| 1st Central Asia Cup | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,434 |
| Novosibirsk Sukharev Memorial Open | 2008 | 9 | 8 | 2,554 |
| 16th Izmailov Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,389 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ibragim Karimov's chess games?
204 games by Ibragim Karimov, from Apr 2003 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 Ibragim Karimov has played.
What does Ibragim Karimov play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Ibragim Karimov opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ibragim Karimov answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Ibragim Karimov play as White?
As White, Ibragim Karimov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ibragim Karimov play as Black?
As Black, Ibragim Karimov most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Ibragim Karimov's FIDE rating?
Ibragim Karimov is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 2,257 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Ibragim Karimov played?
Our database contains 204 games by Ibragim Karimov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 63 draws, 69 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ibragim Karimov?
204 games by Ibragim Karimov 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.