Prepare against Rustam Kasimdzhanov
GM · Uzbekistan · World #51 classical · FIDE ID 14200244
Our database contains 1,945 games by Rustam Kasimdzhanov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rustam Kasimdzhanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rustam Kasimdzhanov 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 | 2,665 | 2,715 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,646 | 2,709 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,574 | 2,750 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,945 | 752 | 854 | 339 | 38.7% |
| As White | 964 | 407 | 409 | 148 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 981 | 345 | 445 | 191 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rustam Kasimdzhanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rustam Kasimdzhanov's side.
First moves as White (964 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 498 | 51.7% | 61.6% |
| d4 | 363 | 37.7% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 59 | 6.1% | 69.5% |
| c4 | 30 | 3.1% | 68.3% |
| g3 | 12 | 1.2% | 70.8% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kasimdzhanov usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Kasimdzhanov usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kasimdzhanov usually continues d4 (73.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kasimdzhanov usually continues c4 (62.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kasimdzhanov usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Kasimdzhanov usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (454 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 220 | 48.5% | 54.1% |
| c5 | 122 | 26.9% | 56.1% |
| e6 | 32 | 7.0% | 59.4% |
| g6 | 31 | 6.8% | 77.4% |
| c6 | 29 | 6.4% | 53.4% |
| d6 | 14 | 3.1% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (368 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 205 | 55.7% | 62.0% |
| d5 | 144 | 39.1% | 53.1% |
| g6 | 14 | 3.8% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Rustam Kasimdzhanov's chess games
All 1,945 games by Rustam Kasimdzhanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 752 wins, 854 draws, 339 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 98 | 37/48/13 | 37.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 85 | 37/25/23 | 43.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 48 | 21/23/4 | 43.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 21/17/6 | 47.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 41 | 16/17/8 | 39.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 34 | 14/16/4 | 41.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 27 | 9/10/8 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 27 | 3/20/4 | 11.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 12/12/3 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 24 | 8/14/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 81 | 24/42/15 | 29.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 65 | 13/40/12 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 63 | 19/33/11 | 30.2% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 51 | 32/13/6 | 62.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 51 | 25/17/9 | 49.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 37 | 12/21/4 | 32.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 36 | 13/13/10 | 36.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 31 | 9/18/4 | 29.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 31 | 3/22/6 | 9.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Viswanathan Anand | 2,792 | 10th Corsica Masters rap | C92 |
| May 2013 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,775 | Thessaloniki FIDE GP | E90 |
| Oct 2015 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,774 | 9th Wch Blitz | B87 |
| Jul 2007 | Veselin Topalov | 2,772 | 20th Leon | D12 |
| Aug 2009 | Levon Aronian | 2,768 | Jermuk FIDE GP | D47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE-Wch k.o. | 2004 | 49 | 29 | 2,725 |
| Wch Rapid | 2017 | 41 | 23.5 | 2,695 |
| 2nd Wch Blitz | 2007 | 38 | 17.5 | 2,679 |
| Wch U20 | 1999 | 38 | 24.5 | 2,535 |
| chT-TUR | 2012 | 34 | 21 | 2,659 |
| Wch U16 | 1995 | 31 | 21 | 2,420 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2019 | 28 | 14 | 2,627 |
| ch-Asia | 2011 | 22 | 16 | 2,650 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (39 games) · Viswanathan Anand (25 games) · Etienne Bacrot (24 games) · Boris Gelfand (24 games) · Rauf Mamedov (23 games) · Veselin Topalov (22 games) · Vasyl Ivanchuk (21 games) · Alexander Grischuk (20 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rustam Kasimdzhanov's chess games?
1,945 games by Rustam Kasimdzhanov, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Rustam Kasimdzhanov has played.
What does Rustam Kasimdzhanov play on the first move as White?
Across 964 games with White in our database, Rustam Kasimdzhanov opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rustam Kasimdzhanov answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Rustam Kasimdzhanov play as White?
As White, Rustam Kasimdzhanov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (98 games, 37.8% win rate); Sicilian (85 games, 43.5% win rate); Indian Defense (48 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 964 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rustam Kasimdzhanov play as Black?
As Black, Rustam Kasimdzhanov most often plays: Indian Defense (81 games, 29.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (65 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (63 games, 30.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 981 games.
What is Rustam Kasimdzhanov's FIDE rating?
Rustam Kasimdzhanov is currently rated 2,665 in classical chess, 2,646 in rapid and 2,574 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,715 (May 2015).
How many games has Rustam Kasimdzhanov played?
Our database contains 1,945 games by Rustam Kasimdzhanov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 752 wins, 854 draws, 339 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rustam Kasimdzhanov?
1,945 games by Rustam Kasimdzhanov 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.