Prepare against Ildar Nizamov
IM · Russia · World #4,915 classical · FIDE ID 4132947
Our database contains 120 games by Ildar Nizamov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ildar Nizamov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ildar Nizamov 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 | 2,276 | 2,371 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,111 | 2,340 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,090 | 2,286 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 49 | 41 | 30 | 40.8% |
| As White | 62 | 27 | 22 | 13 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 58 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ildar Nizamov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ildar Nizamov's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 45.2% | 67.9% |
| c4 | 13 | 21.0% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 12.9% | 56.3% |
| g3 | 8 | 12.9% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 8.1% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 67.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Nizamov usually continues Nf3 (86.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nizamov usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Nizamov usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Nizamov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Nizamov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Nizamov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 75.8% | 54.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 68.4% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Ildar Nizamov's chess games
All 120 games by Ildar Nizamov 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: 49 wins, 41 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Alexander P. Vaulin | 2,560 | Tula Suetin Memorial Open | B52 |
| Jan 2000 | Konstantin Chernyshov | 2,544 | RUS-Cup | A03 |
| Jan 2000 | Yuri S Balashov | 2,534 | RUS-Cup | A43 |
| Jan 1998 | Yuri Shabanov | 2,495 | Pardubice Czech Open | C48 |
| May 2001 | Dmitry Batsanin | 2,435 | chT-RUS 08th Final B | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tatarstan Open | 2012 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,303 |
| ch-Tatarstan | 2017 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,252 |
| Pardubice Czech Open | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 2,486 |
| chT2-RUS | 1996 | 9 | 7 | 2,568 |
| RUS-Cup | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,547 |
| Tatry Open | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,302 |
| Muhamedzjanov Memorial | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 2,276 |
| Tula Suetin Memorial Open | 2002 | 8 | 4 | 2,442 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ildar Nizamov's chess games?
120 games by Ildar Nizamov, 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 Ildar Nizamov has played.
What does Ildar Nizamov play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Ildar Nizamov opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ildar Nizamov answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...Nc6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ildar Nizamov play as White?
As White, Ildar Nizamov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 100.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ildar Nizamov play as Black?
As Black, Ildar Nizamov most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Ildar Nizamov's FIDE rating?
Ildar Nizamov is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess, 2,111 in rapid and 2,090 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,371 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Ildar Nizamov played?
Our database contains 120 games by Ildar Nizamov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 41 draws, 30 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ildar Nizamov?
120 games by Ildar Nizamov 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.