Prepare against Rustem Muratov
Russia · World #99,114 classical · FIDE ID 34142140
When preparing against Rustem Muratov, expect 1.c4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 86 games by Rustem Muratov, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rustem Muratov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rustem Muratov 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 | 1,732 | 1,982 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,760 | 1,760 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 1,935 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 31 | 17 | 38 | 36.0% |
| As White | 41 | 16 | 9 | 16 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 15 | 8 | 22 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rustem Muratov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rustem Muratov's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 58.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 17.1% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 7 | 17.1% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 59% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Muratov usually continues d3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Muratov usually continues d3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Muratov usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Muratov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Muratov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 70.0% | 39.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Rustem Muratov's chess games
All 86 games by Rustem Muratov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 31 wins, 17 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Vjacheslav Parfenov | 2,233 | ch-Moscow Silent fin | C66 |
| Jan 1996 | Andrey Masalov | 2,228 | ch-Moscow Silent fin | B07 |
| Sep 2013 | Dmitry Talyzin | 2,089 | ch-RUS Silent | B77 |
| Sep 2013 | Yuri Alchinidi | 1,997 | ch-RUS Silent | A15 |
| Oct 2013 | Vjacheslav Solovey | 1,916 | ch-RUS Silent | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS Silent | 2014 | 35 | 16.5 | 1,910 |
| ch-Moscow Silent fin | 1999 | 26 | 11 | 2,211 |
| Opatija Silent Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,686 |
| ch-RUS Clubs Silent | 1998 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,279 |
| ch-Moscow sf Silent | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,302 |
| chT-EU Silent | 1997 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Individual Rapid Men | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,710 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rustem Muratov's chess games?
86 games by Rustem Muratov, from Nov 2013 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 Muratov has played.
What does Rustem Muratov play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Rustem Muratov opens with 1.c4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rustem Muratov answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rustem Muratov play as White?
As White, Rustem Muratov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rustem Muratov play as Black?
As Black, Rustem Muratov most often plays: King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Rustem Muratov's FIDE rating?
Rustem Muratov is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess, 1,760 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Rustem Muratov played?
Our database contains 86 games by Rustem Muratov, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 17 draws, 38 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rustem Muratov?
86 games by Rustem Muratov 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.