Prepare against Semiyev Suhrap
IM · Turkmenistan · World #7,979 classical · FIDE ID 14000865
When preparing against Semiyev Suhrap, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack as White, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 158 games by Semiyev Suhrap, covering Mar 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Semiyev Suhrap's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Semiyev Suhrap 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 | 2,206 | 2,290 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,249 | 2,316 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,376 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 49 | 69 | 40 | 31.0% |
| As White | 76 | 26 | 39 | 11 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 82 | 23 | 30 | 29 | 28.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 767 rated games against 483 different opponents, across 73 events in 8 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 653 | 262 | 219 | 172 | 40.1% | 2,172 | 2,217 | 26 |
| Rapid | 32 | 18 | 3 | 11 | 56.3% | 2,112 | 2,154 | 4 |
| Blitz | 64 | 38 | 4 | 22 | 59.4% | 2,114 | 2,199 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 244 | 30 | 97 | 117 | 12.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 443 | 244 | 127 | 72 | 55.1% |
Wins over titled players: 13 vs GM · 13 vs IM · 47 vs FM · 14 vs CM · 2 vs WGM · 8 vs WIM · 11 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
8 tournament wins from 67 events, 5 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2,084 | 2,084 |
| 2025 | 41 | 16 | 18 | 7 | 2,057 | 2,145 |
| 2023 | 22 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 1,981 | 2,035 |
| 2019 | 25 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 2,158 | 2,238 |
| 2018 | 72 | 42 | 19 | 11 | 2,034 | 2,209 |
| 2017 | 52 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 2,189 | 2,243 |
| 2016 | 51 | 15 | 23 | 13 | 2,216 | 2,231 |
| 2015 | 77 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 2,277 | 2,287 |
| 2014 | 80 | 33 | 29 | 18 | 2,197 | 2,263 |
| 2013 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2,037 | 2,270 |
| 2012 | 61 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 2,225 | 2,239 |
| 2011 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2,207 | 2,207 |
| 2010 | 95 | 48 | 28 | 19 | 2,164 | 2,269 |
| 2009 | 69 | 25 | 17 | 27 | 2,176 | 2,131 |
| 2008 | 42 | 9 | 10 | 23 | 2,160 | 2,018 |
| 2007 | 29 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 2,164 | 2,144 |
| 2006 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2,325 | 2,125 |
Where Semiyev Suhrap has played
Turkmenistan (24) · Türkiye (23) · Russia (11) · Hungary (9) · United Arab Emirates (3) · India (1) · Tajikistan (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Semiyev Suhrap's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Semiyev Suhrap's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 75.0% | 61.4% |
| e4 | 10 | 13.2% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 3.9% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Suhrap usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Suhrap usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Suhrap usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (70% of these games) — Suhrap usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Suhrap usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Suhrap usually continues Qe2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 15 | 36.6% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 11 | 26.8% | 27.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 14.6% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.3% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 38.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 16.1% | 90.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 16.1% | 10.0% |
| b5 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Semiyev Suhrap's chess games
All 158 games by Semiyev Suhrap in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Oct 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, 69 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 19 | 7/10/2 | 36.8% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Konstantine Shanava | 2,538 | TUR-chT 2nd League | B07 |
| Jul 2015 | Oliver Mihok | 2,493 | Budapest FS07 GM | D11 |
| Feb 2012 | Peter Lizak | 2,418 | Budapest FS02 GM | D02 |
| Mar 2017 | Istvan Almasi | 2,415 | Budapest Spring Open | B01 |
| Feb 2015 | Muhammad Lutfi Ali | 2,404 | Moscow Open A | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2019 | 16 | 12 | 2,346 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,310 |
| 11th Marmaris Karya | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,210 |
| FUBY AKADEMI CHESS TOURNAMENTS 3. SERIES | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,061 |
| Moscow Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,320 |
| 11th Istanbul Open A | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,196 |
| Budapest FS03 GM | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,339 |
| Budapest FS07 GM | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 2,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Semiyev Suhrap's chess games?
158 games by Semiyev Suhrap, from Mar 2012 to Oct 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 Semiyev Suhrap has played.
What does Semiyev Suhrap play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Semiyev Suhrap opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Semiyev Suhrap answers 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games).
What openings does Semiyev Suhrap play as White?
As White, Semiyev Suhrap's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Semiyev Suhrap play as Black?
As Black, Semiyev Suhrap most often plays: Modern Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Albin Countergambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Semiyev Suhrap's FIDE rating?
Semiyev Suhrap is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess, 2,249 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Semiyev Suhrap played?
Our database contains 158 games by Semiyev Suhrap, covering Mar 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 69 draws, 40 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Semiyev Suhrap?
158 games by Semiyev Suhrap 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.