Prepare against Muhammad Khusenkhojaev
IM · Tajikistan · World #1,563 classical · FIDE ID 14700247
When preparing against Muhammad Khusenkhojaev, expect 1.Nf3 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 1,059 games by Muhammad Khusenkhojaev, covering Jan 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Muhammad Khusenkhojaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Muhammad Khusenkhojaev 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 | 2,408 | 2,466 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,306 | 2,453 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,253 | 2,451 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,059 | 472 | 311 | 276 | 44.6% |
| As White | 543 | 252 | 162 | 129 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 516 | 220 | 149 | 147 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Muhammad Khusenkhojaev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Muhammad Khusenkhojaev's side.
First moves as White (543 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 286 | 52.7% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 209 | 38.5% | 62.0% |
| e4 | 28 | 5.2% | 69.6% |
| c4 | 18 | 3.3% | 52.8% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Khusenkhojaev usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Khusenkhojaev usually continues d4 (63.8% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Khusenkhojaev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Khusenkhojaev usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Khusenkhojaev usually continues c4 (69.6% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Khusenkhojaev usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 179 | 78.2% | 57.0% |
| c5 | 20 | 8.7% | 42.5% |
| e6 | 13 | 5.7% | 76.9% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 4.8% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.2% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 157 | 84.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 29 | 15.5% | 62.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Muhammad Khusenkhojaev's chess games
All 1,059 games by Muhammad Khusenkhojaev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 472 wins, 311 draws, 276 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 88 | 36/29/23 | 40.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 81 | 46/22/13 | 56.8% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 71 | 30/26/15 | 42.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 61 | 27/21/13 | 44.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 10/8/9 | 37.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 57 | 31/14/12 | 54.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 50 | 18/22/10 | 36.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 50 | 17/17/16 | 34.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 47 | 18/13/16 | 38.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 10/5/1 | 62.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 8/8/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,659 | St Petersburg Summer Rapid | E69 |
| Aug 2019 | Evgeny Alekseev | 2,645 | Eurasia Cup Open | E32 |
| Jun 2016 | Dmitry Kokarev | 2,624 | 20th Voronezh Open A | A11 |
| Jun 2014 | Pavel Smirnov | 2,621 | 3rd Golden Sands Europe Open | D46 |
| Jan 2018 | Ivan Rozum | 2,595 | 3rd Mumbai Wealth Open | D70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 87 | 46 | 2,263 |
| Almaty Open | 2019 | 29 | 17 | 2,352 |
| Bhopal Open | 2019 | 25 | 17.5 | 2,287 |
| Peterhof | 2010 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,346 |
| Tashkent zt 3.4 | 2021 | 18 | 10 | 2,470 |
| Wch U20 | 2005 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,269 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 12 | 8 | 2,421 |
| Peterhof 08 | 2009 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,451 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Muhammad Khusenkhojaev's chess games?
1,059 games by Muhammad Khusenkhojaev, from Jan 2006 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 Muhammad Khusenkhojaev has played.
What does Muhammad Khusenkhojaev play on the first move as White?
Across 543 games with White in our database, Muhammad Khusenkhojaev opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Muhammad Khusenkhojaev answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Muhammad Khusenkhojaev play as White?
As White, Muhammad Khusenkhojaev's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (88 games, 40.9% win rate); Catalan (81 games, 56.8% win rate); Indian Defense (71 games, 42.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 543 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Muhammad Khusenkhojaev play as Black?
As Black, Muhammad Khusenkhojaev most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (57 games, 54.4% win rate); English Opening (50 games, 36.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (50 games, 34.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 516 games.
What is Muhammad Khusenkhojaev's FIDE rating?
Muhammad Khusenkhojaev is currently rated 2,408 in classical chess, 2,306 in rapid and 2,253 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,466 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Muhammad Khusenkhojaev played?
Our database contains 1,059 games by Muhammad Khusenkhojaev, covering Jan 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 472 wins, 311 draws, 276 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Muhammad Khusenkhojaev?
1,059 games by Muhammad Khusenkhojaev 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.