Prepare against Rinat Fakhretdinov
FM · Russia · World #5,819 classical · FIDE ID 34109690
When preparing against Rinat Fakhretdinov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 38 games by Rinat Fakhretdinov, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rinat Fakhretdinov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rinat Fakhretdinov 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 | 2,252 | 2,312 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,256 | 2,265 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,192 | 2,226 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 36.8% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rinat Fakhretdinov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rinat Fakhretdinov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Fakhretdinov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Fakhretdinov usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Fakhretdinov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
Rinat Fakhretdinov's chess games
All 38 games by Rinat Fakhretdinov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - Jul 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,508 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | B17 |
| Aug 2019 | Mikhail Yashmetov | 2,350 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | B32 |
| Jul 2017 | Dmitriy Sergeyev | 2,030 | 7th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | B06 |
| Aug 2015 | Robert Ishkinin | 1,999 | RB-ch Tuimazy 00/01 | C95 |
| Jul 2017 | Maxim Vdovin | 1,975 | 7th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,246 |
| RB-ch Tuimazy 00/01 | 2015 | 9 | 8 | 2,039 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,423 |
| Ufa Startsev Memorial | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,250 |
| TCh-RUS Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 2,109 |
| chT-RUS Rapid | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2,238 |
| chT-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,046 |
| chT-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,572 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rinat Fakhretdinov's chess games?
38 games by Rinat Fakhretdinov, from Dec 2012 to Jul 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 Rinat Fakhretdinov has played.
What does Rinat Fakhretdinov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Rinat Fakhretdinov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rinat Fakhretdinov answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Rinat Fakhretdinov play as White?
As White, Rinat Fakhretdinov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rinat Fakhretdinov play as Black?
As Black, Rinat Fakhretdinov most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Rinat Fakhretdinov's FIDE rating?
Rinat Fakhretdinov is currently rated 2,252 in classical chess, 2,256 in rapid and 2,192 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Rinat Fakhretdinov played?
Our database contains 38 games by Rinat Fakhretdinov, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 11 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rinat Fakhretdinov?
38 games by Rinat Fakhretdinov 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.