Prepare against Rustam Kasimov
Russia · World #16,666 classical · FIDE ID 4194071
Our database contains 80 games by Rustam Kasimov, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rustam Kasimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rustam Kasimov 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 | 2,088 | 2,211 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,051 | 2,150 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,100 | 2,146 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 34 | 25 | 21 | 42.5% |
| As White | 40 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rustam Kasimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rustam Kasimov's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 95.0% | 64.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 64.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kasimov usually continues Nc3 (64.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Kasimov usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Kasimov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Kasimov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 56.5% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 43.5% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Rustam Kasimov's chess games
All 80 games by Rustam Kasimov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 34 wins, 25 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Piotr Dukaczewski | 2,301 | 13th IBCA Wch Blind | D01 |
| May 2014 | Sergej Wassin | 2,299 | 13th IBCA Wch Blind | D01 |
| Sep 2010 | Evgeny Spinu | 2,264 | 12th IBCA Wch Blind | B19 |
| Oct 2013 | Nikolaj Purgin | 2,255 | ch-Kirov Region | B19 |
| May 2015 | Harlan Enrique Otero Munelo | 2,149 | IBCA w Blind | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Kirov Region | 2014 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,114 |
| 12th IBCA Wch Blind | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,146 |
| 13th IBCA Wch Blind | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,361 |
| ch-Privolzhskogo FO | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,054 |
| 06th IBCA ch-EU Blind | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,992 |
| IBCA w Blind | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,203 |
| W-ch Disabled | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,948 |
| RUS Cup tt | 2023 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,403 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rustam Kasimov's chess games?
80 games by Rustam Kasimov, from Oct 2004 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 Kasimov has played.
What does Rustam Kasimov play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Rustam Kasimov opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rustam Kasimov answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Rustam Kasimov play as White?
As White, Rustam Kasimov's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rustam Kasimov play as Black?
As Black, Rustam Kasimov most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Rustam Kasimov's FIDE rating?
Rustam Kasimov is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,051 in rapid and 2,100 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Rustam Kasimov played?
Our database contains 80 games by Rustam Kasimov, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 25 draws, 21 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rustam Kasimov?
80 games by Rustam Kasimov 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.