Prepare against Nilufar Yakubbaeva
WGM · Uzbekistan · World #5,565 classical · FIDE ID 14204487
Our database contains 576 games by Nilufar Yakubbaeva, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nilufar Yakubbaeva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nilufar Yakubbaeva 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 | 2,259 | 2,373 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,250 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,250 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 576 | 199 | 180 | 197 | 34.5% |
| As White | 290 | 115 | 81 | 94 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 286 | 84 | 99 | 103 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nilufar Yakubbaeva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nilufar Yakubbaeva's side.
First moves as White (290 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 142 | 49.0% | 52.1% |
| e4 | 93 | 32.1% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 12.4% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 19 | 6.6% | 55.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Yakubbaeva usually continues Nf3 (42.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Yakubbaeva usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Yakubbaeva usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Yakubbaeva usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Yakubbaeva usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Yakubbaeva usually continues d4 (77.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 69 | 52.7% | 48.6% |
| e5 | 47 | 35.9% | 40.4% |
| c5 | 14 | 10.7% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 83.2% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 14 | 13.9% | 28.6% |
| f5 | 3 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Nilufar Yakubbaeva's chess games
All 576 games by Nilufar Yakubbaeva in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 199 wins, 180 draws, 197 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 41 | 14/10/17 | 34.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| D02 | London System | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| D35 | English Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| D05 | Colle System | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 5/11/7 | 21.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 19 | 3/5/11 | 15.8% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 19 | 2/10/7 | 10.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Abdimalik Abdisalimov | 2,553 | 2nd Mesir Int Open 2026 | B41 |
| Sep 2023 | Isik Can | 2,506 | Ayvalik Lemon | E73 |
| Apr 2023 | Ortik Nigmatov | 2,473 | Tashkent Sahibkiran Temur Cup | A41 |
| Dec 2025 | Harika Dronavalli | 2,466 | World Blitz Women 2025 | A04 |
| Aug 2022 | Arash Tahbaz | 2,449 | 28th Abu Dhabi Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UZB w | 2025 | 84 | 51 | 2,153 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 24 | 14 | 2,345 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 22 | 8 | 2,143 |
| Ganira Pashayeva Mem Bli | 2025 | 17 | 9 | 2,344 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,056 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,149 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,382 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2022 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,339 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nilufar Yakubbaeva's chess games?
576 games by Nilufar Yakubbaeva, from Jul 2012 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 Nilufar Yakubbaeva has played.
What does Nilufar Yakubbaeva play on the first move as White?
Across 290 games with White in our database, Nilufar Yakubbaeva opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nilufar Yakubbaeva answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Nilufar Yakubbaeva play as White?
As White, Nilufar Yakubbaeva's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (41 games, 34.1% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 57.9% win rate); London System (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 290 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nilufar Yakubbaeva play as Black?
As Black, Nilufar Yakubbaeva most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 15.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 286 games.
What is Nilufar Yakubbaeva's FIDE rating?
Nilufar Yakubbaeva is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,373 (May 2023).
How many games has Nilufar Yakubbaeva played?
Our database contains 576 games by Nilufar Yakubbaeva, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 199 wins, 180 draws, 197 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nilufar Yakubbaeva?
576 games by Nilufar Yakubbaeva 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.