Prepare against Meylis Annaberdiyev
GM · Turkmenistan · World #2,001 classical · FIDE ID 14000563
When preparing against Meylis Annaberdiyev, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 30.3% over 33 games.
Our database contains 1,457 games by Meylis Annaberdiyev, covering Oct 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Meylis Annaberdiyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Meylis Annaberdiyev 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 | 2,384 | 2,537 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,485 | 2,512 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,382 | 2,472 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,457 | 728 | 343 | 386 | 50.0% |
| As White | 733 | 393 | 173 | 167 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 724 | 335 | 170 | 219 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Meylis Annaberdiyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Meylis Annaberdiyev's side.
First moves as White (733 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 470 | 64.1% | 65.7% |
| d4 | 184 | 25.1% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 55 | 7.5% | 75.5% |
| c4 | 17 | 2.3% | 70.6% |
| g3 | 7 | 1.0% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 65.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Annaberdiyev usually continues Nf3 (68.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Annaberdiyev usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Annaberdiyev usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Annaberdiyev usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Annaberdiyev usually continues Nf3 (64.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Annaberdiyev usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (348 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 216 | 62.1% | 65.5% |
| e5 | 51 | 14.7% | 53.9% |
| d6 | 35 | 10.1% | 44.3% |
| c6 | 23 | 6.6% | 60.9% |
| g6 | 9 | 2.6% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 2.0% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (255 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 179 | 70.2% | 56.4% |
| d5 | 47 | 18.4% | 42.6% |
| g6 | 11 | 4.3% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 11 | 4.3% | 77.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.0% | 90.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Meylis Annaberdiyev's chess games
All 1,457 games by Meylis Annaberdiyev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 728 wins, 343 draws, 386 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 90 | 55/14/21 | 61.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 57 | 26/17/14 | 45.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 42 | 24/8/10 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 36 | 21/3/12 | 58.3% |
| D02 | London System | 32 | 12/10/10 | 37.5% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 31 | 15/9/7 | 48.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 31 | 17/8/6 | 54.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 12/1/9 | 54.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 16/1/5 | 72.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 97 | 53/20/24 | 54.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 54 | 23/10/21 | 42.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 34 | 16/8/10 | 47.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 33 | 10/7/16 | 30.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 27 | 15/6/6 | 55.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 9/10/7 | 34.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 13/4/9 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 12/3/10 | 48.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 12/3/4 | 63.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | B25 |
| Jan 2024 | Levon Aronian | 2,725 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Aug 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,711 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B30 |
| Aug 2015 | Ivan Cheparinov | 2,690 | chT-TUR | B90 |
| Feb 2017 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,684 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 417 | 246.5 | 2,376 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 60 | 29.5 | 2,485 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2018 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,440 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2019 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,502 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2020 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,596 |
| Istanbul Open | 2023 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,552 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2019 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,657 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,492 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Handszar Odeev (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Meylis Annaberdiyev's chess games?
1,457 games by Meylis Annaberdiyev, from Oct 2013 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 Meylis Annaberdiyev has played.
What does Meylis Annaberdiyev play on the first move as White?
Across 733 games with White in our database, Meylis Annaberdiyev opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Meylis Annaberdiyev answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Meylis Annaberdiyev play as White?
As White, Meylis Annaberdiyev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (90 games, 61.1% win rate); Indian Defense (57 games, 45.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (42 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 733 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Meylis Annaberdiyev play as Black?
As Black, Meylis Annaberdiyev most often plays: Sicilian (97 games, 54.6% win rate); Indian Defense (54 games, 42.6% win rate); Modern Defense (34 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 724 games.
What is Meylis Annaberdiyev's FIDE rating?
Meylis Annaberdiyev is currently rated 2,384 in classical chess, 2,485 in rapid and 2,382 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,537 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Meylis Annaberdiyev played?
Our database contains 1,457 games by Meylis Annaberdiyev, covering Oct 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 728 wins, 343 draws, 386 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Meylis Annaberdiyev?
1,457 games by Meylis Annaberdiyev 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.