Prepare against Jakhongir Vakhidov
GM · Uzbekistan · World #424 classical · FIDE ID 14201801
When preparing against Jakhongir Vakhidov, expect 1.c4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 22.7% over 66 games.
Our database contains 1,994 games by Jakhongir Vakhidov, covering Jan 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jakhongir Vakhidov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakhongir Vakhidov 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 | 2,527 | 2,618 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,499 | 2,566 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,517 | 2,620 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,994 | 966 | 494 | 534 | 48.4% |
| As White | 1,016 | 542 | 246 | 228 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 978 | 424 | 248 | 306 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakhongir Vakhidov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakhongir Vakhidov's side.
First moves as White (1,015 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 685 | 67.5% | 66.1% |
| d4 | 253 | 24.9% | 65.2% |
| Nf3 | 49 | 4.8% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 12 | 1.2% | 45.8% |
| b3 | 9 | 0.9% | 55.6% |
| g3 | 7 | 0.7% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 67% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Vakhidov usually continues Nc3 (69.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Vakhidov usually continues Nc3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Vakhidov usually continues Nc3 (58.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Vakhidov usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Vakhidov usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Vakhidov usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (483 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 368 | 76.2% | 56.0% |
| d5 | 64 | 13.3% | 60.9% |
| e5 | 21 | 4.3% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 21 | 4.3% | 54.8% |
| d6 | 8 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (337 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 293 | 86.9% | 53.4% |
| d6 | 25 | 7.4% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 15 | 4.5% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
Jakhongir Vakhidov's chess games
All 1,994 games by Jakhongir Vakhidov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Sep 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: 966 wins, 494 draws, 534 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 197 | 99/50/48 | 50.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 155 | 98/23/34 | 63.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 121 | 59/28/34 | 48.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 89 | 48/27/14 | 53.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 74 | 40/19/15 | 54.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 34 | 14/14/6 | 41.2% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 34 | 23/7/4 | 67.6% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 31 | 20/5/6 | 64.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 12/8/2 | 54.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 171 | 80/43/48 | 46.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 66 | 15/30/21 | 22.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 63 | 29/18/16 | 46.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 60 | 28/12/20 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 56 | 29/10/17 | 51.8% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 44 | 21/9/14 | 47.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 43 | 20/11/12 | 46.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 42 | 19/12/11 | 45.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 35 | 12/6/17 | 34.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 17/6/10 | 51.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,837 | Titled Tue Late | A22 |
| Jun 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | 2,777 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | E94 |
| Jun 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,770 | Titled Tue Early | A29 |
| Jul 2021 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,758 | FIDE World Cup | B38 |
| Sep 2026 | Anish Giri | 2,757 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 339 | 223 | 2,533 |
| ch-UZB | 2025 | 65 | 42 | 2,453 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 62 | 35.5 | 2,654 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 49 | 25 | 2,558 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 36 | 22.5 | 2,455 |
| Tashkent zt 3.4 | 2021 | 32 | 19 | 2,490 |
| ch-UZB U20 | 2009 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,211 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,613 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Parham Maghsoodloo (17 games) · Javokhir Sindarov (16 games) · Alexander Grischuk (14 games) · Ortik Nigmatov (14 games) · Shamsiddin Vokhidov (13 games) · Bogdan-Daniel Deac (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakhongir Vakhidov's chess games?
1,994 games by Jakhongir Vakhidov, from Jan 2008 to Sep 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 Jakhongir Vakhidov has played.
What does Jakhongir Vakhidov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,015 games with White in our database, Jakhongir Vakhidov opens with 1.c4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakhongir Vakhidov answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jakhongir Vakhidov play as White?
As White, Jakhongir Vakhidov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (197 games, 50.3% win rate); English Opening (155 games, 63.2% win rate); Indian Defense (121 games, 48.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,016 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakhongir Vakhidov play as Black?
As Black, Jakhongir Vakhidov most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (171 games, 46.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (66 games, 22.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (63 games, 46.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 978 games.
What is Jakhongir Vakhidov's FIDE rating?
Jakhongir Vakhidov is currently rated 2,527 in classical chess, 2,499 in rapid and 2,517 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,618 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Jakhongir Vakhidov played?
Our database contains 1,994 games by Jakhongir Vakhidov, covering Jan 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 966 wins, 494 draws, 534 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakhongir Vakhidov?
1,994 games by Jakhongir Vakhidov 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.