Prepare against Ruslan Gadzhiev
FM · FIDE · World #2,003 classical · FIDE ID 55671926
Our database contains 504 games by Ruslan Gadzhiev, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ruslan Gadzhiev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruslan Gadzhiev 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 | 2,384 | 2,384 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,279 | 2,308 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,304 | 2,329 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 504 | 266 | 83 | 155 | 52.8% |
| As White | 246 | 141 | 35 | 70 | 57.3% |
| As Black | 258 | 125 | 48 | 85 | 48.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruslan Gadzhiev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruslan Gadzhiev's side.
First moves as White (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 245 | 99.6% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Gadzhiev usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gadzhiev usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Gadzhiev usually continues d4 (67.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Gadzhiev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 59.7% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 52 | 40.3% | 55.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 78 | 100.0% | 63.5% |
Ruslan Gadzhiev's chess games
All 504 games by Ruslan Gadzhiev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 266 wins, 83 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 19/4/8 | 61.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 13/3/12 | 46.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 25 | 13/5/7 | 52.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 50 | 22/9/19 | 44.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 16/8/17 | 39.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 20 | 14/3/3 | 70.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Caruana,F | 2,792 | 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | B92 |
| Apr 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,739 | Titled Tue | C83 |
| Aug 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,736 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Feb 2025 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,668 | Titled Tue Early | C19 |
| Jul 2026 | Karthikeyan,M2 | 2,668 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 293 | 188.5 | 2,479 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 61 | 34.5 | 2,330 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,446 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,597 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,516 |
| Grand Prix Chess III | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,377 |
| 78th ch-RUS HL 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,527 |
| Aslanov Memorial IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,491 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruslan Gadzhiev's chess games?
504 games by Ruslan Gadzhiev, from Sep 2021 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 Ruslan Gadzhiev has played.
What does Ruslan Gadzhiev play on the first move as White?
Across 246 games with White in our database, Ruslan Gadzhiev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruslan Gadzhiev answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ruslan Gadzhiev play as White?
As White, Ruslan Gadzhiev's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (31 games, 61.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 52.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 246 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruslan Gadzhiev play as Black?
As Black, Ruslan Gadzhiev most often plays: Indian Defense (50 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 39.0% win rate); Catalan (20 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 258 games.
What is Ruslan Gadzhiev's FIDE rating?
Ruslan Gadzhiev is currently rated 2,384 in classical chess, 2,279 in rapid and 2,304 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,384 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ruslan Gadzhiev played?
Our database contains 504 games by Ruslan Gadzhiev, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 266 wins, 83 draws, 155 losses (52.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruslan Gadzhiev?
504 games by Ruslan Gadzhiev 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.