Prepare against Maksad Sapaev
Uzbekistan · World #12,947 classical · FIDE ID 14202700
Our database contains 120 games by Maksad Sapaev, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maksad Sapaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksad Sapaev 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 | 2,129 | 2,250 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,146 | 2,149 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,155 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 45 | 21 | 54 | 37.5% |
| As White | 58 | 24 | 12 | 22 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 62 | 21 | 9 | 32 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksad Sapaev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksad Sapaev's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 96.6% | 52.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Sapaev usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Sapaev usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Sapaev usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sapaev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 45.5% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 13 | 39.4% | 26.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 88.9% | 28.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Maksad Sapaev's chess games
All 120 games by Maksad Sapaev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 45 wins, 21 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Ortik Nigmatov | 2,478 | 3rd Sharjah Masters | C88 |
| Mar 2019 | Amir Zaibi | 2,386 | 3rd Sharjah Masters | B45 |
| Aug 2025 | Okan Ozsakallioglu | 2,347 | 20th Kesan Open | B33 |
| Apr 2018 | Aram Yeritsyan | 2,300 | Sochi ChessAmateur Open | C24 |
| Apr 2018 | Anna Styazhkina | 2,286 | Sochi ChessAmateur Open | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UZB U20 | 2012 | 39 | 22 | 2,172 |
| ch-UZB 1st League | 2012 | 20 | 7 | 2,101 |
| 20th Kesan Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,189 |
| Sochi ChessAmateur Open | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 2,385 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| 5th Mumbai Wealth Open | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 2,181 |
| Bhopal Open | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,879 |
| 3rd Sharjah Masters | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 2,402 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksad Sapaev's chess games?
120 games by Maksad Sapaev, from Apr 2009 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 Maksad Sapaev has played.
What does Maksad Sapaev play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Maksad Sapaev opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksad Sapaev answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Maksad Sapaev play as White?
As White, Maksad Sapaev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksad Sapaev play as Black?
As Black, Maksad Sapaev most often plays: Philidor (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Maksad Sapaev's FIDE rating?
Maksad Sapaev is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess, 2,146 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Maksad Sapaev played?
Our database contains 120 games by Maksad Sapaev, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 21 draws, 54 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksad Sapaev?
120 games by Maksad Sapaev 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.