Prepare against Murad Magomedov
FM · Russia · World #6,452 classical · FIDE ID 4192630
When preparing against Murad Magomedov, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 163 games by Murad Magomedov, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Murad Magomedov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Murad Magomedov 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 | 2,236 | 2,350 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,282 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,182 | 2,315 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 66 | 41 | 56 | 40.5% |
| As White | 79 | 27 | 22 | 30 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 84 | 39 | 19 | 26 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Murad Magomedov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Murad Magomedov's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 86.1% | 46.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 6.3% | 80.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Magomedov usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Magomedov usually continues c4 (52.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Magomedov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 80.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Magomedov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Magomedov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Magomedov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 43 | 86.0% | 61.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 60.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
Murad Magomedov's chess games
All 163 games by Murad Magomedov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 66 wins, 41 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Alexander I Petrushin | 2,476 | Stepanov Memorial Open | B19 |
| Sep 2007 | Oleg Maiorov | 2,469 | Anapa | B13 |
| Jan 2010 | Eduard Fomichenko | 2,460 | Poltavskaya | E92 |
| Sep 2008 | Leonid Golovin | 2,457 | Anapa | A00 |
| Oct 2005 | Nikolai Pushkov | 2,448 | Stepanov Memorial Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anapa | 2010 | 36 | 15.5 | 2,232 |
| Poltavskaya | 2010 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,432 |
| Poltavskaya Rating | 2010 | 10 | 8 | 2,275 |
| Anapa-A | 2006 | 10 | 3 | 2,100 |
| ch-RUS U16 | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,229 |
| Kislovodsk Elo Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,969 |
| Anapa Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,308 |
| 60th ch-RUS zt | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,313 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Murad Magomedov's chess games?
163 games by Murad Magomedov, from Apr 2004 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 Murad Magomedov has played.
What does Murad Magomedov play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Murad Magomedov opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.b4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Murad Magomedov answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games).
What openings does Murad Magomedov play as White?
As White, Murad Magomedov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Murad Magomedov play as Black?
As Black, Murad Magomedov most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (14 games, 71.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Murad Magomedov's FIDE rating?
Murad Magomedov is currently rated 2,236 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,182 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Murad Magomedov played?
Our database contains 163 games by Murad Magomedov, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 41 draws, 56 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Murad Magomedov?
163 games by Murad Magomedov 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.