Prepare against Nurgyul Salimova
IM · BGR · World #1,409 classical · FIDE ID 2915138
Our database contains 1,700 games by Nurgyul Salimova, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nurgyul Salimova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nurgyul Salimova 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 | 2,416 | 2,449 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,320 | 2,394 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,350 | 2,350 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,700 | 755 | 459 | 486 | 44.4% |
| As White | 849 | 405 | 231 | 213 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 851 | 350 | 228 | 273 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nurgyul Salimova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nurgyul Salimova's side.
First moves as White (849 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 611 | 72.0% | 60.6% |
| e4 | 136 | 16.0% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 69 | 8.1% | 62.3% |
| c4 | 30 | 3.5% | 61.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Salimova usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Salimova usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Salimova usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 64.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Salimova usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Salimova usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Salimova usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (418 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 182 | 43.5% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 167 | 40.0% | 49.7% |
| c5 | 41 | 9.8% | 57.3% |
| d6 | 13 | 3.1% | 65.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.2% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (281 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 202 | 71.9% | 56.9% |
| d5 | 70 | 24.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.8% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Nurgyul Salimova's chess games
All 1,700 games by Nurgyul Salimova in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 755 wins, 459 draws, 486 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 113 | 51/41/21 | 45.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 98 | 40/29/29 | 40.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 44 | 21/13/10 | 47.7% |
| D02 | London System | 43 | 26/5/12 | 60.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 42 | 15/15/12 | 35.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 31 | 15/9/7 | 48.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 26 | 12/8/6 | 46.2% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 15/5/5 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 14/3/7 | 58.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 24 | 11/9/4 | 45.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 63 | 20/18/25 | 31.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 47 | 23/8/16 | 48.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 47 | 13/11/23 | 27.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 45 | 11/21/13 | 24.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 45 | 23/15/7 | 51.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 40 | 15/9/16 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 13/9/13 | 37.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 29 | 18/5/6 | 62.1% |
| D02 | London System | 29 | 13/5/11 | 44.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 28 | 16/6/6 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | B28 |
| Jun 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,694 | Titled Tue Late | E11 |
| Jul 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,689 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Feb 2023 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,686 | Titled Tue Late | D96 |
| Jan 2023 | Alexandr Predke | 2,684 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 375 | 219.5 | 2,436 |
| FIDE World Cup w | 2023 | 35 | 21.5 | 2,484 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 33 | 18 | 2,396 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 22 | 7 | 2,266 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,335 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2013 | 21 | 14 | 1,684 |
| chT-SRB w | 2020 | 20 | 15 | 2,456 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 20 | 12 | 2,381 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Elisabeth Paehtz (15 games) · Govhar Beydullayeva (13 games) · Polina Shuvalova (13 games) · Anna Muzychuk (12 games) · Aleksandra Goryachkina (12 games) · Alexandra Kosteniuk (11 games) · Ulviyya Fataliyeva (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nurgyul Salimova's chess games?
1,700 games by Nurgyul Salimova, from Sep 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 Nurgyul Salimova has played.
What does Nurgyul Salimova play on the first move as White?
Across 849 games with White in our database, Nurgyul Salimova opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nurgyul Salimova answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Nurgyul Salimova play as White?
As White, Nurgyul Salimova's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (113 games, 45.1% win rate); Indian Defense (98 games, 40.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (44 games, 47.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 849 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nurgyul Salimova play as Black?
As Black, Nurgyul Salimova most often plays: Slav Defense (63 games, 31.7% win rate); Catalan (47 games, 48.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (47 games, 27.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 851 games.
What is Nurgyul Salimova's FIDE rating?
Nurgyul Salimova is currently rated 2,416 in classical chess, 2,320 in rapid and 2,350 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,449 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Nurgyul Salimova played?
Our database contains 1,700 games by Nurgyul Salimova, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 755 wins, 459 draws, 486 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nurgyul Salimova?
1,700 games by Nurgyul Salimova 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.