Prepare against Rauf Kasimov
CM · Uzbekistan · World #6,691 classical · FIDE ID 14226960
When preparing against Rauf Kasimov, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 146 games by Rauf Kasimov, covering Apr 2022 to Sep 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
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,232 | 2,240 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,071 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,091 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 64 | 24 | 58 | 43.8% |
| As White | 72 | 33 | 11 | 28 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 74 | 31 | 13 | 30 | 41.9% |
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 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 84.3% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 7.1% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kasimov usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kasimov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kasimov usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Kasimov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (40% of these games) — Kasimov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kasimov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 51.6% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 12.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 91.7% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Rauf Kasimov's chess games
All 146 games by Rauf Kasimov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - 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: 64 wins, 24 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Nikoloz Petriashvili | 2,511 | Titled Tue | B53 |
| Feb 2026 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,502 | Titled Tue | A49 |
| Feb 2026 | Marcin Krzyzanowski | 2,494 | Titled Tue | C47 |
| Mar 2026 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue | C11 |
| Jan 2026 | Vladislav Gontcharov | 2,421 | Titled Tue | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 53 | 27.5 | 2,356 |
| Uzbekistan U20 Championship | U20 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,194 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,369 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,160 |
| 4th UZB President Open A | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,954 |
| Issykkul Open A | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,266 |
| Uzbekistan Championship 1st League 2026 | Men | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,135 |
| Namangan Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,143 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rauf Kasimov's chess games?
146 games by Rauf Kasimov, from Apr 2022 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 Rauf Kasimov has played.
What does Rauf Kasimov play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Rauf Kasimov opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rauf Kasimov answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% 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 (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 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); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 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 146 games by Rauf Kasimov, covering Apr 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 24 draws, 58 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rauf Kasimov?
146 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.