Prepare against Mekhriddin Sharifov
FM · Tajikistan · World #1,387 classical · FIDE ID 14701545
When preparing against Mekhriddin Sharifov, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 52.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 269 games by Mekhriddin Sharifov, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mekhriddin Sharifov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mekhriddin Sharifov 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 | 2,419 | 2,438 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,109 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,109 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 269 | 115 | 54 | 100 | 42.8% |
| As White | 136 | 63 | 28 | 45 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 133 | 52 | 26 | 55 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mekhriddin Sharifov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mekhriddin Sharifov's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 78.7% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 8.8% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 5.9% | 81.3% |
| a3 | 5 | 3.7% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Sharifov usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sharifov usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Sharifov usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sharifov usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sharifov usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Sharifov usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 84.6% | 55.5% |
| c6 | 6 | 9.2% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.6% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 88.1% | 44.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Mekhriddin Sharifov's chess games
All 269 games by Mekhriddin Sharifov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 115 wins, 54 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,605 | Titled Tue Early | B19 |
| Apr 2026 | Andrew Hong | 2,598 | V Menorca Open A 2026 | A14 |
| Oct 2023 | Denis Khismatullin | 2,579 | Titled Tue Early | A16 |
| Apr 2026 | Manuel Perez Candelario | 2,566 | 52nd La Roda Open 2026 | A20 |
| Nov 2022 | Aleksandr Lenderman | 2,550 | Titled Tue Early | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 150 | 81 | 2,324 |
| Moscow Botvinnik Memorial Cup | 2022 | 32 | 17.5 | 1,838 |
| Moscow ACF Botvinnik Memorial | 2018 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,860 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,479 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,438 |
| Oskemen Open Masters 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,266 |
| Baku Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,447 |
| Asia Nations online Cup | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mekhriddin Sharifov's chess games?
269 games by Mekhriddin Sharifov, from Aug 2016 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 Mekhriddin Sharifov has played.
What does Mekhriddin Sharifov play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Mekhriddin Sharifov opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mekhriddin Sharifov answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...a5 (2% of games).
What openings does Mekhriddin Sharifov play as White?
As White, Mekhriddin Sharifov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mekhriddin Sharifov play as Black?
As Black, Mekhriddin Sharifov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Mekhriddin Sharifov's FIDE rating?
Mekhriddin Sharifov is currently rated 2,419 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,438 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Mekhriddin Sharifov played?
Our database contains 269 games by Mekhriddin Sharifov, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 54 draws, 100 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mekhriddin Sharifov?
269 games by Mekhriddin Sharifov 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.