Prepare against Ruslan Gadzhiev

FM · FIDE · World #2,008 classical · FIDE ID 55671926

When preparing against Ruslan Gadzhiev, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 37.8% over 45 games.

Our database contains 537 games by Ruslan Gadzhiev, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 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

Performance record

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 (262 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 65.1% score
  • …c5 (38% of these games) — Gadzhiev usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
  • …e5 (19% of these games) — Gadzhiev usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
  • …c6 (14% of these games) — Gadzhiev usually continues d4 (68.1% 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 (137 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)

Ruslan Gadzhiev's chess games

All 537 games by Ruslan Gadzhiev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 288 wins, 86 draws, 163 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Ruslan Gadzhiev's chess games?

537 games by Ruslan Gadzhiev, from Sep 2021 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 Ruslan Gadzhiev has played.

What does Ruslan Gadzhiev play on the first move as White?

Across 262 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 (62% of games), 1...e6 (38% 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 (28 games, 53.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 46.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 262 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 (52 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (45 games, 37.8% win rate); Catalan (21 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 275 games.

What is Ruslan Gadzhiev's FIDE rating?

Ruslan Gadzhiev is currently rated 2,384 in classical chess, 2,279 in rapid and 2,382 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,384 (Sep 2026).

How many games has Ruslan Gadzhiev played?

Our database contains 537 games by Ruslan Gadzhiev, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 288 wins, 86 draws, 163 losses (53.6% win rate).

How do I prepare against Ruslan Gadzhiev?

537 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.

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