Prepare against Samandar Shermuhammadov
FM · Uzbekistan · World #10,840 classical · FIDE ID 14205602
Our database contains 123 games by Samandar Shermuhammadov, covering Mar 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samandar Shermuhammadov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samandar Shermuhammadov 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 | 2,157 | 2,157 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,054 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,178 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 46 | 24 | 53 | 37.4% |
| As White | 66 | 28 | 11 | 27 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 57 | 18 | 13 | 26 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samandar Shermuhammadov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samandar Shermuhammadov's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 89.4% | 48.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.1% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Shermuhammadov usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Shermuhammadov usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Shermuhammadov usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Shermuhammadov usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Shermuhammadov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 42.4% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 9 | 27.3% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 21.2% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 53.3% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
Samandar Shermuhammadov's chess games
All 123 games by Samandar Shermuhammadov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 46 wins, 24 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Frederik Svane | 2,667 | Titled Tue Late | B95 |
| Jun 2025 | Denis Lazavik | 2,580 | Titled Tue Late | B53 |
| Aug 2025 | Igor Miladinovic | 2,501 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | B00 |
| Jun 2017 | Temur Kuybokarov | 2,487 | Tashkent zt 3.4 | B08 |
| Apr 2023 | Harshavardhan G B | 2,449 | 16th Agzamov Memorial | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 33 | 19 | 2,418 |
| ch-UZB | 2021 | 12 | 3 | 2,195 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 2,332 |
| Issykkul Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,170 |
| Qatar Masters Open B | 2024 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,216 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,255 |
| MSU Cup | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 2,218 |
| ch-Asia U12 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samandar Shermuhammadov's chess games?
123 games by Samandar Shermuhammadov, from Mar 2014 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 Samandar Shermuhammadov has played.
What does Samandar Shermuhammadov play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Samandar Shermuhammadov opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samandar Shermuhammadov answers 1...d6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Samandar Shermuhammadov play as White?
As White, Samandar Shermuhammadov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 47.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samandar Shermuhammadov play as Black?
As Black, Samandar Shermuhammadov most often plays: Pirc Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Samandar Shermuhammadov's FIDE rating?
Samandar Shermuhammadov is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Samandar Shermuhammadov played?
Our database contains 123 games by Samandar Shermuhammadov, covering Mar 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 24 draws, 53 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samandar Shermuhammadov?
123 games by Samandar Shermuhammadov 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.