Prepare against Rustam Khusnutdinov
GM · Kazakhstan · World #1,212 classical · FIDE ID 13701703
When preparing against Rustam Khusnutdinov, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dunst Opening as White, 30.3% over 33 games.
Our database contains 1,393 games by Rustam Khusnutdinov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rustam Khusnutdinov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rustam Khusnutdinov 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 | 2,433 | 2,527 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,392 | 2,598 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,383 | 2,684 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,393 | 668 | 398 | 327 | 48.0% |
| As White | 697 | 372 | 194 | 131 | 53.4% |
| As Black | 696 | 296 | 204 | 196 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rustam Khusnutdinov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rustam Khusnutdinov's side.
First moves as White (697 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 329 | 47.2% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 266 | 38.2% | 69.9% |
| Nc3 | 49 | 7.0% | 45.9% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 3.0% | 69.0% |
| c4 | 17 | 2.4% | 58.8% |
| g3 | 10 | 1.4% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Khusnutdinov usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Khusnutdinov usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Khusnutdinov usually continues d4 (62.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 69.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Khusnutdinov usually continues c4 (72.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Khusnutdinov usually continues c4 (70.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Khusnutdinov usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (328 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 116 | 35.4% | 52.6% |
| c5 | 109 | 33.2% | 59.2% |
| e5 | 66 | 20.1% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 16 | 4.9% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 11 | 3.4% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 2.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 171 | 68.1% | 57.0% |
| d5 | 71 | 28.3% | 59.2% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.6% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Rustam Khusnutdinov's chess games
All 1,393 games by Rustam Khusnutdinov 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: 668 wins, 398 draws, 327 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 51 | 29/10/12 | 56.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 35 | 17/14/4 | 48.6% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 33 | 10/9/14 | 30.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 26 | 14/8/4 | 53.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 24 | 13/8/3 | 54.2% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 11/7/5 | 47.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 14/3/2 | 73.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 15/3/0 | 83.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 40 | 18/13/9 | 45.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 39 | 13/14/12 | 33.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 35 | 15/10/10 | 42.9% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 32 | 13/10/9 | 40.6% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 29 | 18/7/4 | 62.1% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 11/6/10 | 40.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 25 | 14/7/4 | 56.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 25 | 12/6/7 | 48.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Levon Aronian | 2,775 | Wch Blitz | D02 |
| Oct 2020 | Sergey Karjakin | 2,752 | Titled Tue | B51 |
| Dec 2019 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,747 | Wch Blitz | C01 |
| Sep 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,736 | Titled Tue | A11 |
| Sep 2021 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,728 | Titled Tue | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 417 | 304 | 2,612 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 105 | 52 | 2,549 |
| ch-KAZ | 2021 | 71 | 38.5 | 2,438 |
| Wch Rapid | 2022 | 57 | 26 | 2,514 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2015 | 24 | 15 | 2,400 |
| Moscow ACF Botvinnik Memorial | 2018 | 24 | 18 | 2,164 |
| Moscow Open A | 2014 | 19 | 10 | 2,574 |
| Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup | 2016 | 17 | 7 | 2,502 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rustam Khusnutdinov's chess games?
1,393 games by Rustam Khusnutdinov, 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 Khusnutdinov has played.
What does Rustam Khusnutdinov play on the first move as White?
Across 697 games with White in our database, Rustam Khusnutdinov opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nc3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rustam Khusnutdinov answers 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Rustam Khusnutdinov play as White?
As White, Rustam Khusnutdinov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (51 games, 56.9% win rate); Slav Defense (35 games, 48.6% win rate); Dunst Opening (33 games, 30.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 697 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rustam Khusnutdinov play as Black?
As Black, Rustam Khusnutdinov most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 45.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (39 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (35 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 696 games.
What is Rustam Khusnutdinov's FIDE rating?
Rustam Khusnutdinov is currently rated 2,433 in classical chess, 2,392 in rapid and 2,383 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,527 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Rustam Khusnutdinov played?
Our database contains 1,393 games by Rustam Khusnutdinov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 668 wins, 398 draws, 327 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rustam Khusnutdinov?
1,393 games by Rustam Khusnutdinov 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.