Prepare against Ruslan Niyazmetov
Uzbekistan · World #13,611 classical · FIDE ID 14201984
Our database contains 200 games by Ruslan Niyazmetov, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ruslan Niyazmetov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruslan Niyazmetov 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 | 2,121 | 2,258 | May 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 70 | 22 | 108 | 35.0% |
| As White | 99 | 40 | 9 | 50 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 101 | 30 | 13 | 58 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruslan Niyazmetov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruslan Niyazmetov's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 87.5% | 47.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Niyazmetov usually continues Nf3 (38.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Niyazmetov usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Niyazmetov usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Niyazmetov usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Niyazmetov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 67.3% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 16.3% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 8.2% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 46.7% | 21.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Ruslan Niyazmetov's chess games
All 200 games by Ruslan Niyazmetov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 70 wins, 22 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Saidali Iuldachev | 2,497 | ch-UZB | C97 |
| Apr 2008 | Sergey Kayumov | 2,479 | ch-UZB 1st League | C12 |
| May 2008 | Vladimir Egin | 2,444 | ch-UZB | C42 |
| Jul 2026 | Gelman,A | 2,422 | 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Bhuvan Krishna Prasanth | 2,367 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 46 | 23 | 2,170 |
| ch-UZB 1st League | 2011 | 45 | 26 | 2,308 |
| ch-UZB | 2010 | 36 | 8 | 2,167 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,103 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 1,950 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,076 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,173 |
| 1st Central Asia Cup | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruslan Niyazmetov's chess games?
200 games by Ruslan Niyazmetov, from Jul 2005 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 Niyazmetov has played.
What does Ruslan Niyazmetov play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Ruslan Niyazmetov opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruslan Niyazmetov answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ruslan Niyazmetov play as White?
As White, Ruslan Niyazmetov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruslan Niyazmetov play as Black?
As Black, Ruslan Niyazmetov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Ruslan Niyazmetov's FIDE rating?
Ruslan Niyazmetov is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (May 2010).
How many games has Ruslan Niyazmetov played?
Our database contains 200 games by Ruslan Niyazmetov, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 22 draws, 108 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruslan Niyazmetov?
200 games by Ruslan Niyazmetov 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.