Prepare against Khondamir Elmirzaev
Uzbekistan · World #5,526 classical · FIDE ID 14214105
When preparing against Khondamir Elmirzaev, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 85 games by Khondamir Elmirzaev, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Khondamir Elmirzaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Khondamir Elmirzaev 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 | 2,260 | 2,260 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,188 | 2,188 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,083 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 32 | 30 | 23 | 37.6% |
| As White | 40 | 15 | 19 | 6 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 45 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Khondamir Elmirzaev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Khondamir Elmirzaev's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Elmirzaev usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Elmirzaev usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …Nc6 (3% of these games) — Elmirzaev usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Elmirzaev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Elmirzaev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 90.0% | 42.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 80.0% |
Khondamir Elmirzaev's chess games
All 85 games by Khondamir Elmirzaev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 32 wins, 30 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 6/5/11 | 27.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Atabayev,Saparmyrat | 2,471 | 5th Karshi Open 2026 | E52 |
| Mar 2025 | Andrej Ljepic | 2,337 | World Schools U17 | A45 |
| May 2026 | Sharipov,Davron | 2,314 | 5th Karshi Open 2026 | D35 |
| Jun 2023 | Benik Agasarov | 2,209 | Wch U14 blitz | D38 |
| May 2026 | Biloliddin Obidov | 2,192 | Uzbekistan Championship 1st League 2026 | Men | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan Championship 1st League 2026 | Men | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,163 |
| Wch U14 rapid | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,920 |
| Wch U14 blitz | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,119 |
| Uzbekistan U20 Championship | U20 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,997 |
| 3rd UzChess Cup Open | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,119 |
| Namangan Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
| 4th UZB President Open A | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,302 |
| World Schools U17 | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,266 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Khondamir Elmirzaev's chess games?
85 games by Khondamir Elmirzaev, from Sep 2018 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 Khondamir Elmirzaev has played.
What does Khondamir Elmirzaev play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Khondamir Elmirzaev opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Khondamir Elmirzaev answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Khondamir Elmirzaev play as White?
As White, Khondamir Elmirzaev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Khondamir Elmirzaev play as Black?
As Black, Khondamir Elmirzaev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Khondamir Elmirzaev's FIDE rating?
Khondamir Elmirzaev is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,188 in rapid and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Khondamir Elmirzaev played?
Our database contains 85 games by Khondamir Elmirzaev, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 30 draws, 23 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Khondamir Elmirzaev?
85 games by Khondamir Elmirzaev 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.