Prepare against Leonid Muhtarov
Ukraine · World #27,397 classical · FIDE ID 14101017
Our database contains 471 games by Leonid Muhtarov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leonid Muhtarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonid Muhtarov 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 | 2,002 | 2,204 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,199 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,020 | 2,147 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 471 | 198 | 43 | 230 | 42.0% |
| As White | 236 | 103 | 22 | 111 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 235 | 95 | 21 | 119 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (236 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 141 | 59.7% | 51.1% |
| c4 | 93 | 39.4% | 44.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 51.1% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Muhtarov usually continues g3 (45.9% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Muhtarov usually continues g3 (52.1% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Muhtarov usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 39% of White games, 44.6% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Muhtarov usually continues Nc3 (41.3% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Muhtarov usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Muhtarov usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 115 | 97.5% | 44.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 95.1% | 46.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Leonid Muhtarov's chess games
All 471 games by Leonid Muhtarov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 198 wins, 43 draws, 230 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 78 | 38/6/34 | 48.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 45 | 19/4/22 | 42.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 10/1/14 | 40.0% |
| E66 | Modern Defense | 23 | 10/2/11 | 43.5% |
| E69 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian | 72 | 30/7/35 | 41.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 2/1/14 | 11.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 1/1/11 | 7.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Oleg Berezin | 2,428 | ch-UKR sf Open | A34 |
| Jan 1997 | Lajos Gyorkos | 2,425 | Pecs Suto Open | D79 |
| May 2011 | Sergey Strelnikov | 2,425 | chT-UKR Clubs | A62 |
| Jan 1997 | Peter Horvath | 2,415 | Pecs Suto Open | A46 |
| Jan 1995 | Bogdan Podlesnik | 2,395 | 6th Ljubljana Open | B82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR sf | 2011 | 36 | 16 | 2,193 |
| Portoroz Open | 1997 | 27 | 14 | 2,283 |
| ch-UKR | 2009 | 26 | 9.5 | 2,180 |
| Harkany Tenkes Cup | 1997 | 18 | 9 | 2,314 |
| Bled Open B | 1997 | 15 | 9 | 2,195 |
| Yalta Open | 1996 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,280 |
| Lasker Memorial Open B | 2001 | 10 | 5 | 2,110 |
| 7th Geller Mem Open A | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonid Muhtarov's chess games?
471 games by Leonid Muhtarov, from Apr 2003 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 Leonid Muhtarov has played.
What does Leonid Muhtarov play on the first move as White?
Across 236 games with White in our database, Leonid Muhtarov opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.c4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonid Muhtarov answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Leonid Muhtarov play as White?
As White, Leonid Muhtarov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (78 games, 48.7% win rate); English Opening (45 games, 42.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (25 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 236 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonid Muhtarov play as Black?
As Black, Leonid Muhtarov most often plays: Sicilian (72 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 235 games.
What is Leonid Muhtarov's FIDE rating?
Leonid Muhtarov is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 2,020 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Leonid Muhtarov played?
Our database contains 471 games by Leonid Muhtarov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 198 wins, 43 draws, 230 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonid Muhtarov?
471 games by Leonid Muhtarov 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.