Prepare against Shahjahon Saidmurodov
United Kingdom · World #43,994 classical · FIDE ID 448150
When preparing against Shahjahon Saidmurodov, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 146 games by Shahjahon Saidmurodov, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shahjahon Saidmurodov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shahjahon Saidmurodov 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 | 1,917 | 1,965 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,818 | 1,870 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 1,886 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 72 | 14 | 60 | 49.3% |
| As White | 71 | 39 | 3 | 29 | 54.9% |
| As Black | 75 | 33 | 11 | 31 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shahjahon Saidmurodov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shahjahon Saidmurodov's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 57.7% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 22 | 31.0% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Saidmurodov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Saidmurodov usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Saidmurodov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 59.1% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Saidmurodov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Saidmurodov usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Saidmurodov usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 35.7% | 43.3% |
| b6 | 14 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 23.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 80.0% | 52.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Shahjahon Saidmurodov's chess games
All 146 games by Shahjahon Saidmurodov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 72 wins, 14 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Russell G Granat | 2,207 | 11th London Classic Open | C51 |
| May 2020 | Ian G Gallagher | 2,132 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | A45 |
| Apr 2020 | Richard Pollock | 2,072 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B06 |
| May 2020 | Philip J Horspool | 2,057 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B23 |
| Dec 2019 | Remy Rushbrooke | 2,053 | 11th London Classic Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Chess Classic: Blitz A | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1,714 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 2,001 |
| 11th London Classic Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,982 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,860 |
| ch-EU Online U14 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,815 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,802 |
| chT1-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 2,083 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,887 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shahjahon Saidmurodov's chess games?
146 games by Shahjahon Saidmurodov, from Oct 2015 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 Shahjahon Saidmurodov has played.
What does Shahjahon Saidmurodov play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Shahjahon Saidmurodov opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shahjahon Saidmurodov answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...b6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Shahjahon Saidmurodov play as White?
As White, Shahjahon Saidmurodov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shahjahon Saidmurodov play as Black?
As Black, Shahjahon Saidmurodov most often plays: Owen Defense (14 games, 71.4% win rate); Budapest Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Shahjahon Saidmurodov's FIDE rating?
Shahjahon Saidmurodov is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 1,818 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,965 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Shahjahon Saidmurodov played?
Our database contains 146 games by Shahjahon Saidmurodov, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 14 draws, 60 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shahjahon Saidmurodov?
146 games by Shahjahon Saidmurodov 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.