Prepare against Iman Nabiyev
Kazakhstan · World #40,474 classical · FIDE ID 13790897
Our database contains 49 games by Iman Nabiyev, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Iman Nabiyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iman Nabiyev 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 | 1,933 | 1,933 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,065 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 2,029 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 21 | 9 | 19 | 42.9% |
| As White | 23 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 56.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 60.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Nabiyev usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Nabiyev usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Nabiyev usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 44.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Iman Nabiyev's chess games
All 49 games by Iman Nabiyev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 21 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Milos Pasula | 2,388 | FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O12 | B00 |
| Apr 2026 | Leonid Ivanovic | 2,198 | FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O12 | B45 |
| Feb 2024 | Boris Plotnikov | 2,097 | ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | B95 |
| Apr 2026 | Islombek Xusanov | 2,076 | FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O12 | B15 |
| Apr 2026 | Hugo Giraldez Requena | 2,064 | FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O12 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 Rapid | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,509 |
| Wch U08 Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,531 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O12 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,174 |
| ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | 2024 | 8 | 1 | 1,684 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O12 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,047 |
| ch-KAZ U08 | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,059 |
| Wch U08 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,498 |
| Qatar Masters Open B | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,689 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iman Nabiyev's chess games?
49 games by Iman Nabiyev, from Sep 2022 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 Iman Nabiyev has played.
What does Iman Nabiyev play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Iman Nabiyev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iman Nabiyev answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Iman Nabiyev play as White?
As White, Iman Nabiyev's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iman Nabiyev play as Black?
As Black, Iman Nabiyev most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Iman Nabiyev's FIDE rating?
Iman Nabiyev is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Iman Nabiyev played?
Our database contains 49 games by Iman Nabiyev, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iman Nabiyev?
49 games by Iman Nabiyev 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.