Prepare against Shakhrombek Karimov
CM · Uzbekistan · World #12,962 classical · FIDE ID 14210908
When preparing against Shakhrombek Karimov, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Shakhrombek Karimov, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shakhrombek Karimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shakhrombek Karimov 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 | 2,130 | 2,297 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,207 | 2,207 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,215 | 2,215 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 81 | 12 | 77 | 47.6% |
| As White | 86 | 42 | 7 | 37 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 84 | 39 | 5 | 40 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shakhrombek Karimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shakhrombek Karimov's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 84.1% | 50.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 8.5% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.9% | 87.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 50.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Karimov usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Karimov usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Karimov usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 71.4% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Karimov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Karimov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Karimov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 29 | 61.7% | 48.3% |
| c5 | 17 | 36.2% | 58.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 88.5% | 34.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
Shakhrombek Karimov's chess games
All 170 games by Shakhrombek Karimov 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: 81 wins, 12 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,586 | Titled Tue | C21 |
| Aug 2026 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | A01 |
| Apr 2026 | Dau Khuong Duy | 2,502 | Titled Tuesday | B06 |
| Aug 2026 | Steven Zierk | 2,489 | 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | B27 |
| Aug 2026 | Sathvik Adiga | 2,445 | 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 53 | 24.5 | 2,259 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,204 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,344 |
| Uzbekistan Championship 1st League 2026 | Men | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,329 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,313 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,423 |
| 3rd Al-Beruniy International Chess Tournament | Open | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,122 |
| 4th UZB President Open A | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shakhrombek Karimov's chess games?
170 games by Shakhrombek Karimov, 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 Shakhrombek Karimov has played.
What does Shakhrombek Karimov play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Shakhrombek Karimov opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shakhrombek Karimov answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Shakhrombek Karimov play as White?
As White, Shakhrombek Karimov's most-played openings in our database are: Danish Gambit (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shakhrombek Karimov play as Black?
As Black, Shakhrombek Karimov most often plays: Benoni Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Shakhrombek Karimov's FIDE rating?
Shakhrombek Karimov is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess, 2,207 in rapid and 2,215 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Shakhrombek Karimov played?
Our database contains 170 games by Shakhrombek Karimov, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 12 draws, 77 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shakhrombek Karimov?
170 games by Shakhrombek Karimov 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.