Prepare against Ramil Bulatov
Russia · World #6,836 classical · FIDE ID 4166140
Our database contains 172 games by Ramil Bulatov, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ramil Bulatov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ramil Bulatov 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 | 2,228 | 2,257 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,312 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,208 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 62 | 40 | 70 | 36.0% |
| As White | 89 | 31 | 25 | 33 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 83 | 31 | 15 | 37 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ramil Bulatov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ramil Bulatov's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 78.7% | 46.4% |
| e4 | 14 | 15.7% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Bulatov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Bulatov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Bulatov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Bulatov usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Bulatov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Bulatov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 65.9% | 40.7% |
| c5 | 7 | 17.1% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 5 | 12.2% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 60.0% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 35.0% | 42.9% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Ramil Bulatov's chess games
All 172 games by Ramil Bulatov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 62 wins, 40 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Vladimir Nevostrujev | 2,449 | Pavlodar Open | D93 |
| Jul 2026 | Tadic,Stefan | 2,435 | Serbia Open 2026 | A43 |
| Aug 2024 | Viacheslav Malyi | 2,391 | FIDE World Rapid Team | C00 |
| Dec 2012 | Serik Soltanov | 2,361 | Pavlodar Open | E40 |
| Mar 2010 | Alexey Polschikov | 2,355 | Kurgan Open | C03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,091 |
| Astana Zhuldyzdary Open A | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,169 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 11 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,340 |
| St Petersburg Botvinnik Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,189 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,263 |
| 72nd ch-Urals | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,284 |
| ch-UrFO Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 12 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ramil Bulatov's chess games?
172 games by Ramil Bulatov, from Oct 2008 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 Ramil Bulatov has played.
What does Ramil Bulatov play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Ramil Bulatov opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ramil Bulatov answers 1...e6 (66% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ramil Bulatov play as White?
As White, Ramil Bulatov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Torre Attack (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ramil Bulatov play as Black?
As Black, Ramil Bulatov most often plays: French: Classical Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Ramil Bulatov's FIDE rating?
Ramil Bulatov is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,257 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Ramil Bulatov played?
Our database contains 172 games by Ramil Bulatov, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 40 draws, 70 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ramil Bulatov?
172 games by Ramil Bulatov 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.