Prepare against Sapar Batyrov
GM · Turkmenistan · World #8,003 classical · FIDE ID 14000237
Our database contains 142 games by Sapar Batyrov, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sapar Batyrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sapar Batyrov 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 | 2,205 | 2,409 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,254 | 2,340 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 34.5% |
| As White | 74 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 68 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sapar Batyrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sapar Batyrov's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 91.9% | 57.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.4% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Batyrov usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Batyrov usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Batyrov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Batyrov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Batyrov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 86.2% | 54.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 37.5% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Sapar Batyrov's chess games
All 142 games by Sapar Batyrov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 49 wins, 47 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Shukhrat Safin | 2,510 | Ashkhabad Open A | E14 |
| Jan 1996 | Ruslan Irzhanov | 2,500 | Ashkhabad Open A | B95 |
| Jan 1996 | Saidali Iuldachev | 2,495 | Ashkhabad Open A | B22 |
| Jan 1996 | Victor L Ivanov | 2,450 | Ashkhabad Open A | B22 |
| Jan 1996 | Handszar Odeev | 2,425 | Ashkhabad Open A | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashkhabad Open A | 1996 | 13 | 10 | 2,677 |
| 4th Schleusen IM | 2002 | 10 | 6 | 2,445 |
| Orsha Masters 2 | 2026 | 9 | 0 | 1,824 |
| 5th Wichern Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,134 |
| 5th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,245 |
| 32nd Porz Open 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,512 |
| Niederbronn | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,369 |
| La Pobla de Lillet Open | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,426 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sapar Batyrov's chess games?
142 games by Sapar Batyrov, from Jan 2017 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 Sapar Batyrov has played.
What does Sapar Batyrov play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Sapar Batyrov opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sapar Batyrov answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Sapar Batyrov play as White?
As White, Sapar Batyrov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sapar Batyrov play as Black?
As Black, Sapar Batyrov most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Sapar Batyrov's FIDE rating?
Sapar Batyrov is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,254 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Sapar Batyrov played?
Our database contains 142 games by Sapar Batyrov, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 47 draws, 46 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sapar Batyrov?
142 games by Sapar Batyrov 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.