Prepare against Ortik Nigmatov
GM · Uzbekistan · World #698 classical · FIDE ID 14202131
When preparing against Ortik Nigmatov, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Four Knights as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 1,244 games by Ortik Nigmatov, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ortik Nigmatov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ortik Nigmatov 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 | 2,484 | 2,505 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,463 | 2,473 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,409 | 2,436 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,244 | 577 | 242 | 425 | 46.4% |
| As White | 638 | 323 | 126 | 189 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 606 | 254 | 116 | 236 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ortik Nigmatov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ortik Nigmatov's side.
First moves as White (638 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 551 | 86.4% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 39 | 6.1% | 59.0% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 5.8% | 71.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Nigmatov usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Nigmatov usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nigmatov usually continues d4 (66.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Nigmatov usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Nigmatov usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Nigmatov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 194 | 70.5% | 55.7% |
| e5 | 70 | 25.5% | 52.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.1% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 180 | 80.7% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 30 | 13.5% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
Ortik Nigmatov's chess games
All 1,244 games by Ortik Nigmatov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - Sep 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: 577 wins, 242 draws, 425 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 75 | 40/13/22 | 53.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 52 | 24/10/18 | 46.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 41 | 12/11/18 | 29.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 26 | 15/6/5 | 57.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 12/4/10 | 46.2% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 24 | 14/6/4 | 58.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 24 | 16/5/3 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 16 | 11/4/1 | 68.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 58 | 22/13/23 | 37.9% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 44 | 20/11/13 | 45.5% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 39 | 20/3/16 | 51.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 32 | 16/4/12 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 29 | 12/5/12 | 41.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 14/2/12 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 12/2/12 | 46.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 17/2/4 | 73.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,712 | 3rd President of UZB | B15 |
| Dec 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,703 | Wch Rapid | B33 |
| Dec 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,692 | World Rapid 2023 | B94 |
| Sep 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,690 | Titled Tue Early | B81 |
| Apr 2024 | Javokhir Sindarov | 2,684 | ch-UZB | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 313 | 174.5 | 2,393 |
| ch-UZB | 2025 | 58 | 30 | 2,414 |
| Wch U08 | 2008 | 21 | 12 | 1,790 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,540 |
| World ol U16 | 2015 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,353 |
| Tashkent zt 3.4 | 2021 | 18 | 11 | 2,494 |
| Wch U12 | 2012 | 17 | 12 | 2,125 |
| Wch U10 | 2010 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,866 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Shamsiddin Vokhidov (16 games) · Jakhongir Vakhidov (14 games) · Nodirbek Yakubboev (14 games) · Saidakbar Saydaliev (13 games) · Abdimalik Abdisalimov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ortik Nigmatov's chess games?
1,244 games by Ortik Nigmatov, from Jan 2010 to Sep 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 Ortik Nigmatov has played.
What does Ortik Nigmatov play on the first move as White?
Across 638 games with White in our database, Ortik Nigmatov opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ortik Nigmatov answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ortik Nigmatov play as White?
As White, Ortik Nigmatov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (75 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (52 games, 46.2% win rate); Italian Game (41 games, 29.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 638 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ortik Nigmatov play as Black?
As Black, Ortik Nigmatov most often plays: Sicilian (58 games, 37.9% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (39 games, 51.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 606 games.
What is Ortik Nigmatov's FIDE rating?
Ortik Nigmatov is currently rated 2,484 in classical chess, 2,463 in rapid and 2,409 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,505 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Ortik Nigmatov played?
Our database contains 1,244 games by Ortik Nigmatov, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 577 wins, 242 draws, 425 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ortik Nigmatov?
1,244 games by Ortik Nigmatov 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.