Prepare against Ildar Imashev
Russia · World #25,708 classical · FIDE ID 4166337
Our database contains 268 games by Ildar Imashev, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ildar Imashev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ildar Imashev 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 | 2,013 | 2,310 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,253 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 2,259 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 268 | 124 | 67 | 77 | 46.3% |
| As White | 139 | 71 | 31 | 37 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 129 | 53 | 36 | 40 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ildar Imashev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ildar Imashev's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 53.2% | 63.5% |
| c4 | 34 | 24.5% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 26 | 18.7% | 65.4% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.2% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Imashev usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Imashev usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Imashev usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Imashev usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Imashev usually continues Nc3 (72.7% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Imashev usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 76.2% | 52.1% |
| e6 | 9 | 14.3% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.3% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 20 | 43.5% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 28.3% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 9 | 19.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Ildar Imashev's chess games
All 268 games by Ildar Imashev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 124 wins, 67 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 26 | 12/5/9 | 46.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Evgenij Kalegin | 2,484 | Ufa Kopylov Memorial | A65 |
| Aug 2012 | Alexey Polschikov | 2,390 | Ufa Gumerov Memorial | B41 |
| Oct 2010 | Alexander P Nozdrin | 2,379 | Ufa Siamidi Memorial Open | B54 |
| Dec 2008 | Dmitry Darmin | 2,376 | Ufa Kopylov Memorial | B12 |
| Oct 2009 | Robert F Jamilov | 2,372 | Ufa Siamidi Memorial Open | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ufa Kopylov Memorial | 2010 | 37 | 17 | 2,292 |
| Ufa Siamidi Memorial Open | 2010 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,269 |
| Satka Summer Open | 2014 | 17 | 11 | 2,192 |
| Ufa Open | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,238 |
| ch-Ufa | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
| Ufa Siamidi Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
| Ufa Abelguzin Cup | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,167 |
| Ufa Cup 01 | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,337 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gor Glidzhain (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ildar Imashev's chess games?
268 games by Ildar Imashev, from Jan 2005 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 Ildar Imashev has played.
What does Ildar Imashev play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Ildar Imashev opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ildar Imashev answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Ildar Imashev play as White?
As White, Ildar Imashev's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ildar Imashev play as Black?
As Black, Ildar Imashev most often plays: Dutch Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Petrov's Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Ildar Imashev's FIDE rating?
Ildar Imashev is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Ildar Imashev played?
Our database contains 268 games by Ildar Imashev, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 67 draws, 77 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ildar Imashev?
268 games by Ildar Imashev 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.