Prepare against Malika Norkulova
Uzbekistan · World #37,613 classical · FIDE ID 14220954
When preparing against Malika Norkulova, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Malika Norkulova, covering Feb 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Malika Norkulova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Malika Norkulova 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 | 1,947 | 2,015 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,655 | 1,731 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,819 | 1,857 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 28.6% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 29.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 561 rated games against 378 different opponents, across 65 events in 11 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 268 | 118 | 58 | 92 | 44.0% | 1,622 | 1,629 | 11 |
| Rapid | 90 | 53 | 8 | 29 | 58.9% | 1,551 | 1,588 | 8 |
| Blitz | 113 | 73 | 2 | 38 | 64.6% | 1,551 | 1,611 | 12 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 215 | 65 | 47 | 103 | 30.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 218 | 128 | 29 | 61 | 58.7% |
Wins over titled players: 10 vs WFM · 29 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 64 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 97 | 52 | 16 | 29 | 1,770 | 1,837 |
| 2025 | 155 | 86 | 25 | 44 | 1,678 | 1,741 |
| 2024 | 167 | 83 | 25 | 59 | 1,610 | 1,631 |
| 2023 | 133 | 65 | 14 | 54 | 1,260 | 1,188 |
| 2019 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1,325 | 925 |
Where Malika Norkulova has played
Uzbekistan (40) · Kyrgyzstan (6) · Kazakhstan (3) · Tajikistan (3) · United Arab Emirates (3) · Albania (2) · Georgia (2) · Turkmenistan (2) · Türkiye (2) · Egypt (1) · Italy (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Malika Norkulova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Malika Norkulova's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 38.9% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 27.8% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Norkulova usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Norkulova usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Norkulova usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Norkulova usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Malika Norkulova's chess games
All 35 games by Malika Norkulova in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Mumtozbegim Mansurova | 2,061 | Uzbekistan Championship 1st League 2026 | Women | B56 |
| May 2026 | Shaxrizoda Sattarova | 1,940 | Uzbekistan Championship 1st League 2026 | Women | A49 |
| May 2026 | Odina Olimova | 1,770 | Uzbekistan Championship 1st League 2026 | Women | C42 |
| Jun 2024 | Sara Saltkhutsishvili | 1,555 | GEO World Cup A U10 | B90 |
| Jun 2024 | Natali Asatiani | 1,505 | GEO World Cup A U10 | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan Championship 1st League 2026 | Women | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,040 |
| GEO World Cup A U10 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,587 |
| Uzbekistan Youth Chess Championship G12 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,560 |
| ch-Asia U10 Girls | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,007 |
| 4th UZB President Open A | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,951 |
| GEO World Cup Final U10 Girls | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,104 |
| 3rd Al-Beruniy International Chess Tournament | Open | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,843 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Malika Norkulova's chess games?
35 games by Malika Norkulova, from Feb 2023 to Oct 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 Malika Norkulova has played.
What does Malika Norkulova play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Malika Norkulova opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Malika Norkulova answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Malika Norkulova play as White?
As White, Malika Norkulova's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Malika Norkulova play as Black?
As Black, Malika Norkulova most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Owen Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Malika Norkulova's FIDE rating?
Malika Norkulova is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,655 in rapid and 1,819 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Malika Norkulova played?
Our database contains 35 games by Malika Norkulova, covering Feb 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Malika Norkulova?
35 games by Malika Norkulova 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.