Prepare against Rifat Rizoev

Spain · World #53,956 classical · FIDE ID 54594154

When preparing against Rifat Rizoev, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).

Our database contains 130 games by Rifat Rizoev, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rifat Rizoev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rifat Rizoev 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.

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Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

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

First moves as White (67 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 58.1% score
  • …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Rizoev usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
  • …d5 (33% of these games) — Rizoev usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
  • …d6 (7% of these games) — Rizoev usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
• 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 63.9% score
  • …c5 (33% of these games) — Rizoev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
  • …e6 (33% of these games) — Rizoev usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
  • …d6 (11% of these games) — Rizoev usually continues d4 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)

Rifat Rizoev's chess games

All 130 games by Rifat Rizoev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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, 25 draws, 50 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Rifat Rizoev's chess games?

130 games by Rifat Rizoev, from Jan 2019 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 Rifat Rizoev has played.

What does Rifat Rizoev play on the first move as White?

Across 67 games with White in our database, Rifat Rizoev opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rifat Rizoev answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...d6 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).

What openings does Rifat Rizoev play as White?

As White, Rifat Rizoev's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Rifat Rizoev play as Black?

As Black, Rifat Rizoev most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Philidor (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.

What is Rifat Rizoev's FIDE rating?

Rifat Rizoev is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,884 (Apr 2026).

How many games has Rifat Rizoev played?

Our database contains 130 games by Rifat Rizoev, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 25 draws, 50 losses (42.3% win rate).

How do I prepare against Rifat Rizoev?

130 games by Rifat Rizoev 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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