Prepare against Osman Pshmakhov
FM · Russia · World #2,173 classical · FIDE ID 44101759
Our database contains 98 games by Osman Pshmakhov, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Osman Pshmakhov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Osman Pshmakhov 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 | 2,374 | 2,388 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,339 | 2,372 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,386 | 2,473 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 40 | 14 | 44 | 40.8% |
| As White | 49 | 22 | 6 | 21 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 49 | 18 | 8 | 23 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Osman Pshmakhov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Osman Pshmakhov's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 87.8% | 53.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.2% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Pshmakhov usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Pshmakhov usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Pshmakhov usually continues h3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pshmakhov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pshmakhov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 55.0% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 87.0% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Osman Pshmakhov's chess games
All 98 games by Osman Pshmakhov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 40 wins, 14 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,739 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E62 |
| Mar 2026 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,710 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E73 |
| Oct 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,654 | ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | A05 |
| Mar 2026 | Maksim Tsaruk | 2,506 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E21 |
| Apr 2026 | Alina Kashlinskaya | 2,480 | Titled Tue | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,340 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 14 | 5 | 2,216 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 14 | 7 | 2,218 |
| ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,535 |
| chT-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,467 |
| 77th ch-RUS HL | 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,115 |
| 21st Moscow Open A | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,348 |
| ch-RUS Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,207 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Osman Pshmakhov's chess games?
98 games by Osman Pshmakhov, from Jun 2014 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 Osman Pshmakhov has played.
What does Osman Pshmakhov play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Osman Pshmakhov opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Osman Pshmakhov answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Osman Pshmakhov play as White?
As White, Osman Pshmakhov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Osman Pshmakhov play as Black?
As Black, Osman Pshmakhov most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Osman Pshmakhov's FIDE rating?
Osman Pshmakhov is currently rated 2,374 in classical chess, 2,339 in rapid and 2,386 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (May 2026).
How many games has Osman Pshmakhov played?
Our database contains 98 games by Osman Pshmakhov, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 14 draws, 44 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Osman Pshmakhov?
98 games by Osman Pshmakhov 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.