Prepare against Nodirbek Yakubboev
GM · Uzbekistan · World #39 classical · FIDE ID 14203987
When preparing against Nodirbek Yakubboev, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 25.0% over 36 games.
Our database contains 2,001 games by Nodirbek Yakubboev, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nodirbek Yakubboev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nodirbek Yakubboev 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 | 2,685 | 2,691 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,579 | 2,579 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,589 | 2,589 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,001 | 981 | 605 | 415 | 49.0% |
| As White | 992 | 535 | 276 | 181 | 53.9% |
| As Black | 1,009 | 446 | 329 | 234 | 44.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nodirbek Yakubboev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nodirbek Yakubboev's side.
First moves as White (987 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 432 | 43.8% | 67.2% |
| c4 | 194 | 19.7% | 69.6% |
| e4 | 186 | 18.8% | 69.1% |
| Nf3 | 144 | 14.6% | 63.2% |
| b3 | 9 | 0.9% | 94.4% |
| f4 | 8 | 0.8% | 81.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 67.2% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Yakubboev usually continues c4 (71.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Yakubboev usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …f5 (2% of these games) — Yakubboev usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 69.6% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Yakubboev usually continues Nc3 (59.5% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Yakubboev usually continues Nc3 (81.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Yakubboev usually continues g3 (64.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (494 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 217 | 43.9% | 53.0% |
| c5 | 185 | 37.4% | 69.2% |
| c6 | 59 | 11.9% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 12 | 2.4% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 9 | 1.8% | 88.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 1.4% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (325 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 274 | 84.3% | 61.7% |
| f5 | 20 | 6.2% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 16 | 4.9% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 12 | 3.7% | 70.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Nodirbek Yakubboev's chess games
All 2,001 games by Nodirbek Yakubboev in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Aug 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: 981 wins, 605 draws, 415 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 93 | 43/36/14 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 74 | 39/13/22 | 52.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 64 | 34/22/8 | 53.1% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 61 | 33/12/16 | 54.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 59 | 38/15/6 | 64.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 40 | 21/16/3 | 52.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 28 | 13/10/5 | 46.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 13/9/5 | 48.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 26 | 16/8/2 | 61.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 61 | 35/20/6 | 57.4% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 54 | 31/14/9 | 57.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 40 | 12/16/12 | 30.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 38 | 12/16/10 | 31.6% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 38 | 10/18/10 | 26.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 37 | 22/10/5 | 59.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 36 | 10/15/11 | 27.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 36 | 9/22/5 | 25.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 30 | 20/3/7 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 29 | 16/5/8 | 55.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Caruana,F | 2,792 | WR Blitz Miami 2026 | E26 |
| Jul 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,778 | Titled Tue | C84 |
| Mar 2026 | Vincent Keymer | 2,776 | 8th Prague Masters 2026 | A07 |
| Jan 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,775 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A04 |
| Jun 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,767 | 2nd UzChess Cup Masters | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 277 | 201.5 | 2,616 |
| ch-UZB | 2025 | 108 | 76.5 | 2,530 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 64 | 39 | 2,548 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 62 | 33 | 2,591 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 40 | 19 | 2,545 |
| World ol U16 | 2018 | 36 | 27.5 | 2,471 |
| FIDE Grand Swiss | 2025 | 33 | 19 | 2,713 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 30 | 17.5 | 2,633 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Shamsiddin Vokhidov (30 games) · Javokhir Sindarov (27 games) · Nodirbek Abdusattorov (22 games) · Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (19 games) · Parham Maghsoodloo (17 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (15 games) · M. Amin Tabatabaei (15 games) · Abdimalik Abdisalimov (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nodirbek Yakubboev's chess games?
2,001 games by Nodirbek Yakubboev, from May 2011 to Aug 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 Nodirbek Yakubboev has played.
What does Nodirbek Yakubboev play on the first move as White?
Across 987 games with White in our database, Nodirbek Yakubboev opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nodirbek Yakubboev answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Nodirbek Yakubboev play as White?
As White, Nodirbek Yakubboev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (93 games, 46.2% win rate); Réti Opening (74 games, 52.7% win rate); Slav Defense (64 games, 53.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 992 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nodirbek Yakubboev play as Black?
As Black, Nodirbek Yakubboev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (61 games, 57.4% win rate); Sicilian (54 games, 57.4% win rate); Italian Game (40 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,009 games.
What is Nodirbek Yakubboev's FIDE rating?
Nodirbek Yakubboev is currently rated 2,685 in classical chess, 2,579 in rapid and 2,589 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,691 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Nodirbek Yakubboev played?
Our database contains 2,001 games by Nodirbek Yakubboev, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 981 wins, 605 draws, 415 losses (49.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nodirbek Yakubboev?
2,001 games by Nodirbek Yakubboev 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.