Prepare against Iskander Nasibullin
Russia · World #15,471 classical · FIDE ID 34124273
Our database contains 112 games by Iskander Nasibullin, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Iskander Nasibullin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iskander Nasibullin 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 | 2,101 | 2,234 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,201 | 2,314 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,220 | 2,243 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 37 | 15 | 60 | 33.0% |
| As White | 55 | 20 | 6 | 29 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 57 | 17 | 9 | 31 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iskander Nasibullin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iskander Nasibullin's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 92.7% | 42.2% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 42.2% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Nasibullin usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Nasibullin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Nasibullin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Nasibullin usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nasibullin usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 59.1% | 30.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 22.7% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.6% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
Iskander Nasibullin's chess games
All 112 games by Iskander Nasibullin in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 37 wins, 15 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Ilja Schneider | 2,483 | ch-EU blitz | A45 |
| Dec 2019 | Nikolaos Galopoulos | 2,439 | ch-EU rapid | E18 |
| Dec 2019 | Lucas Van Foreest | 2,399 | ch-EU rapid | B40 |
| Jan 2018 | Axel Ornstein | 2,340 | 47th Rilton Cup | C90 |
| Jul 2017 | Andrius Brazdzionis | 2,333 | Panevezys Open A | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 12 | 4 | 2,289 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2019 | 12 | 3 | 2,295 |
| 24th Chigorin Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| Ufa Gumerov Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,927 |
| 47th Rilton Cup | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,193 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,314 |
| ch-St Petersburg 93rd | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 2,195 |
| 23rd Chigorin Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iskander Nasibullin's chess games?
112 games by Iskander Nasibullin, from May 2012 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 Iskander Nasibullin has played.
What does Iskander Nasibullin play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Iskander Nasibullin opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iskander Nasibullin answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Iskander Nasibullin play as White?
As White, Iskander Nasibullin's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iskander Nasibullin play as Black?
As Black, Iskander Nasibullin most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Iskander Nasibullin's FIDE rating?
Iskander Nasibullin is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 2,201 in rapid and 2,220 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Iskander Nasibullin played?
Our database contains 112 games by Iskander Nasibullin, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 15 draws, 60 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iskander Nasibullin?
112 games by Iskander Nasibullin 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.