Prepare against Raset Ziatdinov
GM · United States · World #16,873 classical · FIDE ID 2015323
When preparing against Raset Ziatdinov, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 24.0% over 75 games.
Our database contains 1,869 games by Raset Ziatdinov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Raset Ziatdinov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raset Ziatdinov 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 | 2,086 | 2,466 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,380 | 2,385 | Jul 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,220 | 2,385 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,869 | 744 | 337 | 787 | 39.8% |
| As White | 939 | 409 | 180 | 350 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 930 | 335 | 157 | 437 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raset Ziatdinov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raset Ziatdinov's side.
First moves as White (939 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 816 | 86.9% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 100 | 10.6% | 49.5% |
| Nc3 | 20 | 2.1% | 52.5% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ziatdinov usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ziatdinov usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Ziatdinov usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 49.5% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Ziatdinov usually continues Nc3 (54.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Ziatdinov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Ziatdinov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (451 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 269 | 59.6% | 45.7% |
| c5 | 100 | 22.2% | 43.5% |
| e6 | 44 | 9.8% | 39.8% |
| c6 | 21 | 4.7% | 47.6% |
| g6 | 7 | 1.6% | 57.1% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 0.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (329 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 174 | 52.9% | 45.4% |
| Nf6 | 150 | 45.6% | 38.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Raset Ziatdinov's chess games
All 1,869 games by Raset Ziatdinov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 744 wins, 337 draws, 787 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 144 | 56/33/55 | 38.9% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 83 | 34/17/32 | 41.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 37 | 16/7/14 | 43.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 34 | 15/5/14 | 44.1% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 34 | 15/12/7 | 44.1% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 33 | 13/7/13 | 39.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 25 | 12/5/8 | 48.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 136 | 53/28/55 | 39.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 75 | 18/19/38 | 24.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 44 | 16/12/16 | 36.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 38 | 10/6/22 | 26.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 38 | 13/5/20 | 34.2% |
| A26 | English Opening | 32 | 14/4/14 | 43.8% |
| E06 | Catalan | 30 | 8/7/15 | 26.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 27 | 11/5/11 | 40.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 24 | 6/5/13 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Dmitry Gurevich | 2,635 | Toronto Open | A13 |
| May 1998 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,615 | Toronto Open | B01 |
| Oct 2022 | Levan Pantsulaia | 2,609 | 1st Bikaner Open | D02 |
| Feb 2011 | Dmitry Bocharov | 2,605 | Moscow Open E | C41 |
| Mar 2000 | Alex Yermolinsky | 2,601 | US Masters Open | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 715 | 304 | 2,168 |
| Agzamov Memorial | 1987 | 34 | 13.5 | 2,352 |
| Khodzhaev Memorial | 1987 | 23 | 10 | 2,379 |
| ch-UZB | 1993 | 20 | 14 | 2,577 |
| Groningen Open | 1994 | 19 | 10 | 2,364 |
| Toronto Open | 1998 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,640 |
| Lenk Open | 1992 | 15 | 9 | 2,462 |
| Biel MTO Open | 1992 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,429 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raset Ziatdinov's chess games?
1,869 games by Raset Ziatdinov, from Apr 2003 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 Raset Ziatdinov has played.
What does Raset Ziatdinov play on the first move as White?
Across 939 games with White in our database, Raset Ziatdinov opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raset Ziatdinov answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Raset Ziatdinov play as White?
As White, Raset Ziatdinov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (144 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (83 games, 41.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (37 games, 43.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 939 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raset Ziatdinov play as Black?
As Black, Raset Ziatdinov most often plays: Indian Defense (136 games, 39.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (75 games, 24.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (44 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 930 games.
What is Raset Ziatdinov's FIDE rating?
Raset Ziatdinov is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 2,380 in rapid and 2,220 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,466 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Raset Ziatdinov played?
Our database contains 1,869 games by Raset Ziatdinov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 744 wins, 337 draws, 787 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raset Ziatdinov?
1,869 games by Raset Ziatdinov 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.