Prepare against Murodali Saifiev
Tajikistan · World #52,672 classical · FIDE ID 14703394
When preparing against Murodali Saifiev, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Murodali Saifiev, covering Jul 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Murodali Saifiev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Murodali Saifiev 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 | 1,884 | 1,884 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,656 | 1,656 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,911 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 42.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 327 rated games against 260 different opponents, across 38 events in 9 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 62 | 33 | 13 | 16 | 53.2% | 1,575 | 1,586 | 17 |
| Rapid | 53 | 31 | 4 | 18 | 58.5% | 1,603 | 1,603 | 8 |
| Blitz | 86 | 51 | 5 | 30 | 59.3% | 1,681 | 1,630 | 12 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 118 | 36 | 14 | 68 | 30.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 56 | 39 | 5 | 12 | 69.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 35 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 115 | 73 | 12 | 30 | 1,684 | 1,747 |
| 2025 | 139 | 75 | 12 | 52 | 1,635 | 1,560 |
| 2024 | 66 | 24 | 7 | 35 | 1,485 | 1,310 |
| 2023 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1,371 | 971 |
Where Murodali Saifiev has played
Tajikistan (11) · Kazakhstan (8) · Kyrgyzstan (4) · Russia (4) · Thailand (3) · Uzbekistan (3) · China (2) · Turkmenistan (2) · United States (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Murodali Saifiev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Murodali Saifiev's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 87.5% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Saifiev usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Saifiev usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Saifiev usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Saifiev usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Saifiev usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Murodali Saifiev's chess games
All 30 games by Murodali Saifiev in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2024 - Nov 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A35 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Nikolas Bausys | 1,941 | FIDE World U7-U17 Championships 2026 | O09 | B23 |
| Oct 2026 | Fazliddin Farkhodov | 1,885 | FIDE World U7-U17 Championships 2026 | O09 | A08 |
| Jun 2026 | Samuel Siska | 1,801 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | C02 |
| Aug 2026 | Yermukhan Salamat | 1,717 | 6th KAZ CUP U10-14 | U10 | B23 |
| Aug 2026 | Makar Chernyshov | 1,539 | 6th KAZ CUP U10-14 | U10 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,721 |
| FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U8 | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,562 |
| FIDE World U7-U17 Championships 2026 | O09 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,945 |
| 6th KAZ CUP U10-14 | U10 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,700 |
| Kazakhstan CUP 2 stage 2026 | U10 | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,681 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Murodali Saifiev's chess games?
30 games by Murodali Saifiev, from Jul 2024 to Nov 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 Murodali Saifiev has played.
What does Murodali Saifiev play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Murodali Saifiev opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Murodali Saifiev answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Murodali Saifiev play as White?
As White, Murodali Saifiev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Murodali Saifiev play as Black?
As Black, Murodali Saifiev most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Murodali Saifiev's FIDE rating?
Murodali Saifiev is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess, 1,656 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,884 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Murodali Saifiev played?
Our database contains 30 games by Murodali Saifiev, covering Jul 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Murodali Saifiev?
30 games by Murodali Saifiev 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.