Prepare against Murat Bastanov
FM · Russia · World #8,947 classical · FIDE ID 34391460
When preparing against Murat Bastanov, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Murat Bastanov, covering Dec 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Murat Bastanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Murat Bastanov 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 | 2,188 | 2,224 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,113 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 1,955 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 22 | 4 | 12 | 57.9% |
| As White | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Murat Bastanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Murat Bastanov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 72.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Bastanov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Bastanov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Bastanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Murat Bastanov's chess games
All 38 games by Murat Bastanov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2020 - 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: 22 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E00 | Devin Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Tunar Davudov | 2,439 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | A62 |
| Jul 2026 | Mahammad Baghirov | 2,301 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | B33 |
| Dec 2025 | Javohir Bozorov | 2,279 | 4th UZB President Open A | E01 |
| Dec 2025 | Shakhzod Islamov | 2,161 | 4th UZB President Open A | E01 |
| Dec 2025 | Jurabek Ibodullaev | 2,136 | 4th UZB President Open A | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,177 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,832 |
| 4th UZB President Open A | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,253 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,059 |
| Korchnoi Mem Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,081 |
| 21st Moscow Open A | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Murat Bastanov's chess games?
38 games by Murat Bastanov, from Dec 2020 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 Murat Bastanov has played.
What does Murat Bastanov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Murat Bastanov opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Murat Bastanov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Murat Bastanov play as White?
As White, Murat Bastanov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Devin Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Murat Bastanov play as Black?
As Black, Murat Bastanov most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Murat Bastanov's FIDE rating?
Murat Bastanov is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Murat Bastanov played?
Our database contains 38 games by Murat Bastanov, covering Dec 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses (57.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Murat Bastanov?
38 games by Murat Bastanov 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.