Prepare against Rafael Sabirov
DEU · World #10,922 classical · FIDE ID 16241185
Our database contains 155 games by Rafael Sabirov, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Sabirov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Sabirov 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 | 2,156 | 2,182 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,123 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,156 | 2,203 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 68 | 40 | 47 | 43.9% |
| As White | 76 | 36 | 17 | 23 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 79 | 32 | 23 | 24 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Sabirov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Sabirov's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 93.4% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Sabirov usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Sabirov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sabirov usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Sabirov usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Sabirov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 65.4% | 58.8% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 34.6% | 72.2% |
Rafael Sabirov's chess games
All 155 games by Rafael Sabirov in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 68 wins, 40 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 7/11/13 | 22.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Tarun Kanyamarala | 2,305 | Skopje Open A | B82 |
| Jan 2024 | Bernd Rosen | 2,301 | Oberliga NRW 2324 | C11 |
| Sep 2023 | Christian Goldschmidt | 2,177 | Oberliga NRW 2324 | B21 |
| Apr 2024 | Thomas Thiel | 2,123 | Oberliga NRW 2324 | C11 |
| Apr 2024 | Jan Dette | 2,081 | Oberliga NRW 2324 | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2023 | 15 | 12.5 | 1,958 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2017 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,503 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2019 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,727 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,971 |
| ch-GER Youth-A | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
| Skopje Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,195 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| 11th Cesme Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Sabirov's chess games?
155 games by Rafael Sabirov, from Feb 2018 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 Rafael Sabirov has played.
What does Rafael Sabirov play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Rafael Sabirov opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Sabirov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Rafael Sabirov play as White?
As White, Rafael Sabirov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Sabirov play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Sabirov most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Rafael Sabirov's FIDE rating?
Rafael Sabirov is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid and 2,156 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Rafael Sabirov played?
Our database contains 155 games by Rafael Sabirov, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 40 draws, 47 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Sabirov?
155 games by Rafael Sabirov 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.