Prepare against Ruslan Sezdbekov
FM · Kyrgyzstan · World #7,472 classical · FIDE ID 13801856
When preparing against Ruslan Sezdbekov, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 454 games by Ruslan Sezdbekov, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ruslan Sezdbekov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruslan Sezdbekov 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 | 2,216 | 2,299 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,166 | 2,227 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,112 | 2,192 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 454 | 198 | 122 | 134 | 43.6% |
| As White | 225 | 101 | 65 | 59 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 229 | 97 | 57 | 75 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruslan Sezdbekov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruslan Sezdbekov's side.
First moves as White (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 197 | 87.6% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 27 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Sezdbekov usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sezdbekov usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sezdbekov usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (81% of these games) — Sezdbekov usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Sezdbekov usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 87 | 91.6% | 60.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 82 | 87.2% | 48.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 8.5% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 4 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Ruslan Sezdbekov's chess games
All 454 games by Ruslan Sezdbekov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 198 wins, 122 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 49 | 20/9/20 | 40.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 30 | 12/10/8 | 40.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Mikhail Al. Antipov | 2,584 | Titled Tue | C45 |
| Jun 2024 | Jinshi Bai | 2,564 | Kazan BRICS Games Blitz Team | C56 |
| Nov 2022 | Denis Lazavik | 2,529 | The Game has begun U20 | E15 |
| Sep 2019 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,519 | ch-Central Asia U20 | B50 |
| Nov 2023 | Jiner Zhu | 2,489 | Belt and Road Open 3rd | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KGZ | 2024 | 78 | 43.5 | 2,120 |
| Moscow Botvinnik Memorial Cup | 2022 | 32 | 22 | 1,973 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,342 |
| ch-KGZ U20 | 2019 | 15 | 14 | 2,198 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| Wch U12 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,582 |
| Wch U10 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 1,633 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,149 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruslan Sezdbekov's chess games?
454 games by Ruslan Sezdbekov, from Dec 2012 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 Sezdbekov has played.
What does Ruslan Sezdbekov play on the first move as White?
Across 225 games with White in our database, Ruslan Sezdbekov opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.f4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruslan Sezdbekov answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Ruslan Sezdbekov play as White?
As White, Ruslan Sezdbekov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (49 games, 40.8% win rate); Scotch Game (16 games, 68.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 225 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruslan Sezdbekov play as Black?
As Black, Ruslan Sezdbekov most often plays: Indian Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Ruslan Sezdbekov's FIDE rating?
Ruslan Sezdbekov is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess, 2,166 in rapid and 2,112 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Ruslan Sezdbekov played?
Our database contains 454 games by Ruslan Sezdbekov, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 198 wins, 122 draws, 134 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruslan Sezdbekov?
454 games by Ruslan Sezdbekov 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.