Prepare against Rukhshona Saidova
Tajikistan · World #43,657 classical · FIDE ID 14701227
When preparing against Rukhshona Saidova, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 36 games by Rukhshona Saidova, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rukhshona Saidova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rukhshona Saidova 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 | 1,919 | 1,949 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,877 | 1,879 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,823 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 27.8% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rukhshona Saidova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rukhshona Saidova's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Saidova usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Saidova usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Saidova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Rukhshona Saidova's chess games
All 36 games by Rukhshona Saidova in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 10 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Johanna Paasikangas Tella | 2,058 | Olympiad Women-45 | D37 |
| Apr 2026 | Ayah Moaataz | 2,057 | 8th SCO Int Team Gp B 2026 | B12 |
| Jun 2026 | Can Kuru | 1,853 | 12th Cesme International Open Chess Tournament | D35 |
| Sep 2024 | Jona Recica | 1,791 | Olympiad Women-45 | C56 |
| Sep 2024 | Katina Efentakis | 1,650 | Olympiad Women-45 | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,856 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,018 |
| 8th SCO Int Team Gp B 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,110 |
| Wch U20 Girls Rapid | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,983 |
| 12th Cesme International Open Chess Tournament | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,809 |
| 3rd Int w | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,810 |
| Round 3: Saidova, Rukhshona - Ortikov, Sherali | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,137 |
| Round 4: Aliev, Saidkosim - Saidova, Rukhshona | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,774 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rukhshona Saidova's chess games?
36 games by Rukhshona Saidova, from Sep 2017 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 Rukhshona Saidova has played.
What does Rukhshona Saidova play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Rukhshona Saidova opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rukhshona Saidova answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Rukhshona Saidova play as White?
As White, Rukhshona Saidova's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rukhshona Saidova play as Black?
As Black, Rukhshona Saidova most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Rukhshona Saidova's FIDE rating?
Rukhshona Saidova is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,877 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Rukhshona Saidova played?
Our database contains 36 games by Rukhshona Saidova, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rukhshona Saidova?
36 games by Rukhshona Saidova 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.