Prepare against Ruslan Momunaliev
FM · Kyrgyzstan · World #5,966 classical · FIDE ID 13812211
When preparing against Ruslan Momunaliev, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 633 games by Ruslan Momunaliev, covering Mar 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ruslan Momunaliev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruslan Momunaliev 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 | 2,249 | 2,249 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,210 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,039 | 2,180 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 633 | 268 | 45 | 320 | 42.3% |
| As White | 318 | 152 | 21 | 145 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 315 | 116 | 24 | 175 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruslan Momunaliev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruslan Momunaliev's side.
First moves as White (317 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 211 | 66.6% | 50.5% |
| g3 | 78 | 24.6% | 50.6% |
| f4 | 17 | 5.4% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 2.2% | 57.1% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 50.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Momunaliev usually continues Nf3 (50.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Momunaliev usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Momunaliev usually continues d4 (41.1% score)
- 1.g3 — 25% of White games, 50.6% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Momunaliev usually continues f4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Momunaliev usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Momunaliev usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 133 | 81.1% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 28 | 17.1% | 30.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 49.4% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 27 | 31.8% | 40.7% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 16.5% | 67.9% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Ruslan Momunaliev's chess games
All 633 games by Ruslan Momunaliev in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - 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: 268 wins, 45 draws, 320 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 77 | 37/5/35 | 48.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 37 | 20/0/17 | 54.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 9/2/15 | 34.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 13/0/6 | 68.4% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 66 | 20/6/40 | 30.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 32 | 12/2/18 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 26 | 7/2/17 | 26.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 10/0/8 | 55.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C10 |
| Jan 2026 | Guha Mitrabha | 2,508 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Jun 2026 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 2,507 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | B08 |
| Mar 2025 | Bojan Maksimovic | 2,505 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
| Oct 2024 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 2,487 | Titled Tue Early | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 390 | 173 | 2,196 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 48 | 25 | 2,310 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 5 | 2,328 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,307 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,275 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,125 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,299 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruslan Momunaliev's chess games?
633 games by Ruslan Momunaliev, from Mar 2019 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 Momunaliev has played.
What does Ruslan Momunaliev play on the first move as White?
Across 317 games with White in our database, Ruslan Momunaliev opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.g3 (25% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruslan Momunaliev answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...f5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Ruslan Momunaliev play as White?
As White, Ruslan Momunaliev's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (77 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 54.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (26 games, 34.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 318 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruslan Momunaliev play as Black?
As Black, Ruslan Momunaliev most often plays: Sicilian (66 games, 30.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 315 games.
What is Ruslan Momunaliev's FIDE rating?
Ruslan Momunaliev is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid and 2,039 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ruslan Momunaliev played?
Our database contains 633 games by Ruslan Momunaliev, covering Mar 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 268 wins, 45 draws, 320 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruslan Momunaliev?
633 games by Ruslan Momunaliev 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.