Prepare against Nafis Mullagaliev
Russia · World #74,513 classical · FIDE ID 24146854
When preparing against Nafis Mullagaliev, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 54.8% over 31 games.
Our database contains 159 games by Nafis Mullagaliev, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nafis Mullagaliev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nafis Mullagaliev 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 | 1,807 | 2,179 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 2,135 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 2,140 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 97 | 25 | 37 | 61.0% |
| As White | 84 | 51 | 16 | 17 | 60.7% |
| As Black | 75 | 46 | 9 | 20 | 61.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nafis Mullagaliev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nafis Mullagaliev's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 52.4% | 71.6% |
| f4 | 32 | 38.1% | 64.1% |
| e4 | 8 | 9.5% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 71.6% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mullagaliev usually continues Bg5 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Mullagaliev usually continues Bg5 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Mullagaliev usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 38% of White games, 64.1% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Mullagaliev usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Mullagaliev usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Mullagaliev usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 43 | 97.7% | 70.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 90.5% | 73.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Nafis Mullagaliev's chess games
All 159 games by Nafis Mullagaliev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 97 wins, 25 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 31 | 17/5/9 | 54.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 16/3/2 | 76.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 17 | 11/2/4 | 64.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Evgeny G Nekrasov | 2,295 | Ufa Open | B12 |
| Jan 2006 | Renant Gumerov | 2,275 | Ufa Open | C04 |
| Feb 2010 | Vladimir Fedorov | 2,273 | ch-Bashkortostan | A03 |
| Dec 2018 | Ildar Imashev | 2,236 | ch-Bashkortostan | A11 |
| Dec 2006 | Ilnur Baemov | 2,227 | Meleuz Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bashkortostan | 2020 | 38 | 24 | 2,035 |
| ch-Tuimazy | 2019 | 35 | 30 | 1,979 |
| Sterlitamak Open | 2011 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,166 |
| Ufa Open | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,266 |
| Tuimazy Bashkortostan Cup | 2015 | 11 | 10 | 1,772 |
| ch-Tuimazy Men | 2017 | 11 | 9 | 1,922 |
| Meleuz Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,315 |
| ch-Bashkortostan sf | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nafis Mullagaliev's chess games?
159 games by Nafis Mullagaliev, from Jan 2007 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 Nafis Mullagaliev has played.
What does Nafis Mullagaliev play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Nafis Mullagaliev opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.f4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nafis Mullagaliev answers 1...c6 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Nafis Mullagaliev play as White?
As White, Nafis Mullagaliev's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (31 games, 54.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 76.2% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nafis Mullagaliev play as Black?
As Black, Nafis Mullagaliev most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (14 games, 64.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Nafis Mullagaliev's FIDE rating?
Nafis Mullagaliev is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Nafis Mullagaliev played?
Our database contains 159 games by Nafis Mullagaliev, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 25 draws, 37 losses (61.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nafis Mullagaliev?
159 games by Nafis Mullagaliev 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.