Prepare against Shahruh Turayev
Turkmenistan · World #7,183 classical · FIDE ID 14003856
When preparing against Shahruh Turayev, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Vienna Game as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 327 games by Shahruh Turayev, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shahruh Turayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shahruh Turayev 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 | 2,222 | 2,282 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,217 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,406 | 2,438 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 327 | 140 | 30 | 157 | 42.8% |
| As White | 167 | 70 | 22 | 75 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 160 | 70 | 8 | 82 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shahruh Turayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shahruh Turayev's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 124 | 74.3% | 47.6% |
| d4 | 39 | 23.4% | 48.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Turayev usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Turayev usually continues Nc3 (44.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Turayev usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 48.7% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Turayev usually continues c4 (37.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Turayev usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Turayev usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 54.9% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 23 | 32.4% | 65.2% |
| e5 | 8 | 11.3% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 65.1% | 39.0% |
| c5 | 11 | 17.5% | 13.6% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Shahruh Turayev's chess games
All 327 games by Shahruh Turayev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - Sep 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: 140 wins, 30 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 53 | 24/5/24 | 45.3% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 17 | 4/2/11 | 23.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 19 | 13/1/5 | 68.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| May 2020 | Ivan Cheparinov | 2,686 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| May 2020 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,614 | Titled Tue | D30 |
| Dec 2023 | Bardiya Daneshvar | 2,591 | Wch Blitz | A50 |
| May 2023 | Sergey Grigoriants | 2,562 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 235 | 116.5 | 2,321 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 21 | 7 | 2,262 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 12 | 6 | 2,139 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,180 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,314 |
| Zonal 3.4 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,190 |
| Aktobe Open 2026 - Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial | Open (U2400) | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,886 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,326 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shahruh Turayev's chess games?
327 games by Shahruh Turayev, from Jan 2017 to Sep 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 Shahruh Turayev has played.
What does Shahruh Turayev play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Shahruh Turayev opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shahruh Turayev answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Shahruh Turayev play as White?
As White, Shahruh Turayev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (53 games, 45.3% win rate); Vienna Game (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shahruh Turayev play as Black?
As Black, Shahruh Turayev most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (19 games, 68.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Shahruh Turayev's FIDE rating?
Shahruh Turayev is currently rated 2,222 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,406 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (May 2026).
How many games has Shahruh Turayev played?
Our database contains 327 games by Shahruh Turayev, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 30 draws, 157 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shahruh Turayev?
327 games by Shahruh Turayev 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.