Prepare against Nazar Firman
GM · Ukraine · World #994 classical · FIDE ID 14104490
Our database contains 1,209 games by Nazar Firman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nazar Firman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nazar Firman 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 | 2,452 | 2,571 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,433 | 2,563 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,414 | 2,563 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,209 | 574 | 252 | 383 | 47.5% |
| As White | 598 | 301 | 118 | 179 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 611 | 273 | 134 | 204 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nazar Firman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nazar Firman's side.
First moves as White (598 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 570 | 95.3% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 23 | 3.8% | 58.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Firman usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Firman usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Firman usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Firman usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Firman usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Firman usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (320 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 28.4% | 54.4% |
| e6 | 70 | 21.9% | 49.3% |
| c6 | 65 | 20.3% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 59 | 18.4% | 59.3% |
| g6 | 29 | 9.1% | 77.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 1.6% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 118 | 56.5% | 58.1% |
| f5 | 40 | 19.1% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 22 | 10.5% | 47.7% |
| g6 | 17 | 8.1% | 55.9% |
| d6 | 7 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Nazar Firman's chess games
All 1,209 games by Nazar Firman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 574 wins, 252 draws, 383 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 106 | 50/20/36 | 47.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 66 | 24/14/28 | 36.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 40 | 21/8/11 | 52.5% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 24 | 14/5/5 | 58.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 10/0/8 | 55.6% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 71 | 29/21/21 | 40.8% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 58 | 31/14/13 | 53.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 54 | 29/8/17 | 53.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 46 | 22/14/10 | 47.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 18/2/5 | 72.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 4/7/13 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 7/3/12 | 31.8% |
| C10 | French Defense | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,719 | Bundesliga 2014-15 | C65 |
| Dec 2012 | Alexei Shirov | 2,718 | Bundesliga 2012-13 | B90 |
| Nov 2008 | Alexander Areshchenko | 2,664 | Bundesliga 2008-09 | B93 |
| Feb 2006 | Aleksander Delchev | 2,661 | 22nd Cappelle Open | B47 |
| Oct 2011 | Daniel Fridman | 2,652 | Bundesliga 2011-12 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 299 | 138 | 2,227 |
| Lvov Vasylyshyn Memorial | 2007 | 30 | 15.5 | 2,464 |
| ch-UKR U20 | 2003 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,535 |
| ch-UKR | 2001 | 18 | 12 | 2,596 |
| Khmelnitsky Podillya | 2008 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,610 |
| 6th Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | 2006 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,558 |
| Alushta Puchko Memorial | 2002 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,516 |
| Ciocaltea Memorial | 2003 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,511 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nazar Firman's chess games?
1,209 games by Nazar Firman, from Apr 2003 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 Nazar Firman has played.
What does Nazar Firman play on the first move as White?
Across 598 games with White in our database, Nazar Firman opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nazar Firman answers 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Nazar Firman play as White?
As White, Nazar Firman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (106 games, 47.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (66 games, 36.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (40 games, 52.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 598 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nazar Firman play as Black?
As Black, Nazar Firman most often plays: Sicilian (71 games, 40.8% win rate); Modern Defense (58 games, 53.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (54 games, 53.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 611 games.
What is Nazar Firman's FIDE rating?
Nazar Firman is currently rated 2,452 in classical chess, 2,433 in rapid and 2,414 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,571 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Nazar Firman played?
Our database contains 1,209 games by Nazar Firman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 574 wins, 252 draws, 383 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nazar Firman?
1,209 games by Nazar Firman 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.