Prepare against Marat I Gilfanov
FM · FIDE · World #4,965 classical · FIDE ID 34372164
When preparing against Marat I Gilfanov, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as White, 38.5% over 26 games.
Our database contains 535 games by Marat I Gilfanov, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marat I Gilfanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marat I Gilfanov 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 | 2,275 | 2,395 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,402 | 2,402 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,328 | 2,421 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 535 | 261 | 69 | 205 | 48.8% |
| As White | 276 | 151 | 30 | 95 | 54.7% |
| As Black | 259 | 110 | 39 | 110 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marat I Gilfanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marat I Gilfanov's side.
First moves as White (273 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 217 | 79.5% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 51 | 18.7% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Gilfanov usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gilfanov usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Gilfanov usually continues d4 (53.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Gilfanov usually continues Bf4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Gilfanov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Gilfanov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 47.1% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 35 | 29.4% | 48.6% |
| e5 | 20 | 16.8% | 65.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 5.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 51.7% | 51.1% |
| d5 | 38 | 43.7% | 67.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Marat I Gilfanov's chess games
All 535 games by Marat I Gilfanov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 261 wins, 69 draws, 205 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 18/2/13 | 54.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 10/5/11 | 38.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
| D02 | London System | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/4/11 | 42.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 24 | 11/4/9 | 45.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| D30 | Catalan | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,739 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | C01 |
| Jul 2026 | Pranesh M | 2,666 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | C72 |
| Jun 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,663 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| May 2026 | Nikolas Theodorou | 2,635 | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | E06 |
| May 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,604 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 256 | 142 | 2,361 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,380 |
| Wch U14 blitz | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,124 |
| ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,416 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,449 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O16 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,184 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,401 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2024 | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,554 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marat I Gilfanov's chess games?
535 games by Marat I Gilfanov, from Jul 2018 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 Marat I Gilfanov has played.
What does Marat I Gilfanov play on the first move as White?
Across 273 games with White in our database, Marat I Gilfanov opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marat I Gilfanov answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Marat I Gilfanov play as White?
As White, Marat I Gilfanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 54.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 276 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marat I Gilfanov play as Black?
As Black, Marat I Gilfanov most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (14 games, 64.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 259 games.
What is Marat I Gilfanov's FIDE rating?
Marat I Gilfanov is currently rated 2,275 in classical chess, 2,402 in rapid and 2,328 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,395 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Marat I Gilfanov played?
Our database contains 535 games by Marat I Gilfanov, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 261 wins, 69 draws, 205 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marat I Gilfanov?
535 games by Marat I Gilfanov 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.