Prepare against Kemal Bashirov
FM · DEU · World #5,657 classical · FIDE ID 14183650
When preparing against Kemal Bashirov, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 489 games by Kemal Bashirov, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kemal Bashirov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kemal Bashirov 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 | 2,257 | 2,386 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,166 | 2,166 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,137 | 2,175 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 489 | 220 | 74 | 195 | 45.0% |
| As White | 246 | 119 | 40 | 87 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 243 | 101 | 34 | 108 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kemal Bashirov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kemal Bashirov's side.
First moves as White (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 176 | 71.5% | 58.2% |
| e4 | 67 | 27.2% | 53.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Bashirov usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Bashirov usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Bashirov usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bashirov usually continues Nf3 (44.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Bashirov usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Bashirov usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 49.6% | 49.1% |
| e5 | 53 | 45.3% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 90.7% | 45.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
Kemal Bashirov's chess games
All 489 games by Kemal Bashirov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 220 wins, 74 draws, 195 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 47 | 21/3/23 | 44.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 17/2/9 | 60.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 30 | 16/2/12 | 53.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 8/5/15 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 4/4/13 | 19.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | V Onischuk | 2,609 | Titled Tue Early | A41 |
| Oct 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,582 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
| Apr 2024 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 2,525 | Titled Tue Early | A14 |
| Nov 2024 | Jakub Kosakowski | 2,516 | Titled Tue Early | B51 |
| Sep 2024 | Mahel Boyer | 2,489 | Budapest SixDays 09 IM-A | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 304 | 161.5 | 2,276 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,158 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,147 |
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,197 |
| SixDays Budapest Sept 2026 | IM-A | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,062 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,281 |
| SixDays Budapest IMC Mar | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,366 |
| RUDAR 40 IM | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kemal Bashirov's chess games?
489 games by Kemal Bashirov, from Apr 2016 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 Kemal Bashirov has played.
What does Kemal Bashirov play on the first move as White?
Across 246 games with White in our database, Kemal Bashirov opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kemal Bashirov answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Kemal Bashirov play as White?
As White, Kemal Bashirov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (47 games, 44.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (28 games, 60.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 246 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kemal Bashirov play as Black?
As Black, Kemal Bashirov most often plays: Petrov's Defense (30 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 243 games.
What is Kemal Bashirov's FIDE rating?
Kemal Bashirov is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess, 2,166 in rapid and 2,137 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,386 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Kemal Bashirov played?
Our database contains 489 games by Kemal Bashirov, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 220 wins, 74 draws, 195 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kemal Bashirov?
489 games by Kemal Bashirov 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.