Prepare against Rauf Kasimov

CM · Uzbekistan · World #6,648 classical · FIDE ID 14226960

When preparing against Rauf Kasimov, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).

Our database contains 124 games by Rauf Kasimov, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rauf Kasimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rauf Kasimov 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rauf Kasimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rauf Kasimov's side.

First moves as White (58 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 58.0% score
  • …c5 (44% of these games) — Kasimov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
  • …e5 (24% of these games) — Kasimov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
  • …e6 (14% of these games) — Kasimov usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
• 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
  • …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kasimov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)

Rauf Kasimov's chess games

All 124 games by Rauf Kasimov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - 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: 55 wins, 23 draws, 46 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Rauf Kasimov's chess games?

124 games by Rauf Kasimov, from Apr 2022 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 Rauf Kasimov has played.

What does Rauf Kasimov play on the first move as White?

Across 58 games with White in our database, Rauf Kasimov opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rauf Kasimov answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).

What openings does Rauf Kasimov play as White?

As White, Rauf Kasimov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Rauf Kasimov play as Black?

As Black, Rauf Kasimov most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.

What is Rauf Kasimov's FIDE rating?

Rauf Kasimov is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Dec 2025).

How many games has Rauf Kasimov played?

Our database contains 124 games by Rauf Kasimov, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 23 draws, 46 losses (44.4% win rate).

How do I prepare against Rauf Kasimov?

124 games by Rauf Kasimov 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.

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