Prepare against Ramil Faizrakhmanov
IM · FIDE · World #1,176 classical · FIDE ID 24103209
When preparing against Ramil Faizrakhmanov, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 11.1% over 27 games.
Our database contains 1,397 games by Ramil Faizrakhmanov, covering Mar 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ramil Faizrakhmanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ramil Faizrakhmanov 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 | 2,436 | 2,488 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,394 | 2,540 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,360 | 2,518 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,397 | 603 | 395 | 399 | 43.2% |
| As White | 696 | 329 | 198 | 169 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 701 | 274 | 197 | 230 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ramil Faizrakhmanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ramil Faizrakhmanov's side.
First moves as White (696 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 564 | 81.0% | 61.4% |
| e4 | 110 | 15.8% | 62.7% |
| c4 | 17 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 0.7% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Faizrakhmanov usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Faizrakhmanov usually continues c4 (65.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Faizrakhmanov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Faizrakhmanov usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Faizrakhmanov usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Faizrakhmanov usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (329 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 174 | 52.9% | 55.2% |
| c5 | 110 | 33.4% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 40 | 12.2% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.5% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 225 | 94.9% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 4.2% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Ramil Faizrakhmanov's chess games
All 1,397 games by Ramil Faizrakhmanov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 603 wins, 395 draws, 399 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 109 | 51/27/31 | 46.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 94 | 40/36/18 | 42.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 50 | 23/12/15 | 46.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 34 | 11/16/7 | 32.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 33 | 15/12/6 | 45.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 30 | 19/6/5 | 63.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 29 | 14/6/9 | 48.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 15/8/5 | 53.6% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 25 | 11/6/8 | 44.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 60 | 18/18/24 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 19/14/18 | 37.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 49 | 24/12/13 | 49.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 35 | 15/8/12 | 42.9% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 34 | 17/8/9 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 29 | 8/14/7 | 27.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 3/14/10 | 11.1% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 9/8/9 | 34.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 25 | 12/9/4 | 48.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 21 | 12/6/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Pentala Harikrishna | 2,717 | Wch Blitz | D38 |
| Apr 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,703 | Titled Tue Early | D38 |
| Jan 2017 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,673 | 13th Moscow Open A | C54 |
| Dec 2021 | Robert Hovhannisyan | 2,643 | Wch Blitz | B12 |
| Jan 2022 | Sergei Rublevsky | 2,637 | Kazan Mayors Cup | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 266 | 164.5 | 2,414 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 42 | 18 | 2,467 |
| chT-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 31 | 14 | 2,383 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 29 | 17 | 2,450 |
| Wch Rapid | 2021 | 28 | 11.5 | 2,458 |
| ch-Tatarstan | 2017 | 27 | 19 | 2,377 |
| chT-RUS Rapid | 2023 | 27 | 16 | 2,475 |
| ch-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 26 | 17 | 2,601 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dmitry Bocharov (12 games) · Artyom Timofeev (10 games) · Alexey Sarana (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ramil Faizrakhmanov's chess games?
1,397 games by Ramil Faizrakhmanov, from Mar 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 Ramil Faizrakhmanov has played.
What does Ramil Faizrakhmanov play on the first move as White?
Across 696 games with White in our database, Ramil Faizrakhmanov opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ramil Faizrakhmanov answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games).
What openings does Ramil Faizrakhmanov play as White?
As White, Ramil Faizrakhmanov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (109 games, 46.8% win rate); Slav Defense (94 games, 42.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (50 games, 46.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 696 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ramil Faizrakhmanov play as Black?
As Black, Ramil Faizrakhmanov most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (60 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (51 games, 37.3% win rate); Catalan (49 games, 49.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 701 games.
What is Ramil Faizrakhmanov's FIDE rating?
Ramil Faizrakhmanov is currently rated 2,436 in classical chess, 2,394 in rapid and 2,360 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,488 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Ramil Faizrakhmanov played?
Our database contains 1,397 games by Ramil Faizrakhmanov, covering Mar 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 603 wins, 395 draws, 399 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ramil Faizrakhmanov?
1,397 games by Ramil Faizrakhmanov 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.