Prepare against Rustem Dautov
GM · DEU · World #428 classical · FIDE ID 4623606
Our database contains 1,391 games by Rustem Dautov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rustem Dautov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rustem Dautov 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 | 2,525 | 2,624 | Jul 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,581 | 2,595 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,391 | 572 | 636 | 183 | 41.1% |
| As White | 687 | 338 | 276 | 73 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 704 | 234 | 360 | 110 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rustem Dautov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rustem Dautov's side.
First moves as White (687 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 636 | 92.6% | 69.3% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 4.2% | 63.8% |
| c4 | 16 | 2.3% | 81.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 0.9% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 69.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Dautov usually continues c4 (69.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Dautov usually continues c4 (72.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Dautov usually continues c4 (67.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Dautov usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Dautov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Dautov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (312 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 189 | 60.6% | 58.7% |
| e5 | 63 | 20.2% | 61.9% |
| c5 | 46 | 14.7% | 63.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 3.5% | 59.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 201 | 80.1% | 56.2% |
| d5 | 45 | 17.9% | 52.2% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Rustem Dautov's chess games
All 1,391 games by Rustem Dautov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 572 wins, 636 draws, 183 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 145 | 73/53/19 | 50.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 82 | 32/42/8 | 39.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 70 | 32/33/5 | 45.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 22/9/6 | 59.5% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 34 | 17/14/3 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 30 | 15/13/2 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 26 | 17/8/1 | 65.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 14/9/1 | 58.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 22 | 12/6/4 | 54.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 19 | 10/9/0 | 52.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 78 | 15/51/12 | 19.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 67 | 24/36/7 | 35.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 62 | 17/34/11 | 27.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 49 | 14/23/12 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 42 | 12/24/6 | 28.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 29 | 13/13/3 | 44.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 12/14/3 | 41.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 28 | 8/16/4 | 28.6% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 26 | 10/14/2 | 38.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 9/11/2 | 40.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,707 | Bundesliga 2023-24 | E60 |
| Oct 2001 | Alexei Shirov | 2,706 | Bundesliga 2001-02 | D30 |
| Nov 2003 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 2,675 | Bundesliga 2003-04 | B10 |
| Jan 1996 | Igor Glek | 2,670 | Bundesliga 1996-97 | E94 |
| Aug 2004 | Viktor Bologan | 2,663 | Mainz Ordix Open | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2008 | 44 | 28 | 2,615 |
| ch-URS Army | 1988 | 34 | 15 | 2,420 |
| ch-BLR | 1988 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,509 |
| ch-GER g/5 Internet 1st | 2003 | 22 | 14 | 2,579 |
| Altensteig | 1995 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,591 |
| chT-URS Army | 1989 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,516 |
| Bad Homburg | 1998 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,599 |
| GER CupT | 2023 | 16 | 9 | 2,525 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Klaus Bischoff (13 games) · Igor Glek (12 games) · Zbynek Hracek (11 games) · Christopher Lutz (11 games) · Artur Jussupow (11 games) · Sergey Kalinitschew (11 games)
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Where can I find Rustem Dautov's chess games?
1,391 games by Rustem Dautov, from Apr 2003 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 Rustem Dautov has played.
What does Rustem Dautov play on the first move as White?
Across 687 games with White in our database, Rustem Dautov opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rustem Dautov answers 1...c6 (61% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Rustem Dautov play as White?
As White, Rustem Dautov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (145 games, 50.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (82 games, 39.0% win rate); Slav Defense (70 games, 45.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 687 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rustem Dautov play as Black?
As Black, Rustem Dautov most often plays: Slav Defense (78 games, 19.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (67 games, 35.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (62 games, 27.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 704 games.
What is Rustem Dautov's FIDE rating?
Rustem Dautov is currently rated 2,525 in classical chess and 2,581 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,624 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Rustem Dautov played?
Our database contains 1,391 games by Rustem Dautov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 572 wins, 636 draws, 183 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rustem Dautov?
1,391 games by Rustem Dautov 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.