Prepare against Shakhzod Islamov
CM · Uzbekistan · World #7,444 classical · FIDE ID 14214229
When preparing against Shakhzod Islamov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 58 games by Shakhzod Islamov, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shakhzod Islamov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shakhzod Islamov 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 | 2,216 | 2,245 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 2,078 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,082 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 20 | 23 | 15 | 34.5% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shakhzod Islamov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shakhzod Islamov's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 63.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Islamov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Islamov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Islamov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 34.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Shakhzod Islamov's chess games
All 58 games by Shakhzod Islamov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 20 wins, 23 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Azamat Utegaliyev | 2,474 | Sh.Safin Memorial | B23 |
| Jul 2025 | Semetei Tologon tegin | 2,322 | Mukhitdinov Memorial | E20 |
| Jul 2025 | Ulugbek Tillyaev | 2,262 | Mukhitdinov Memorial | B12 |
| Aug 2025 | Javohir Bozorov | 2,168 | Sh.Safin Memorial | B90 |
| Jul 2025 | Bekhruz Umarov | 2,129 | Mukhitdinov Memorial | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mukhitdinov Memorial | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,329 |
| Sh.Safin Memorial | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,262 |
| 4th UZB President Open A | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,105 |
| Uzbekistan Youth Chess Championship (U8 & U14) 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,125 |
| Namangan Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
| Uzbekistan Youth Chess Championship (U8 & U14) 2026 | U14 Rapid | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,830 |
| 5th Karshi Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,302 |
| Karshi Open III | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,248 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shakhzod Islamov's chess games?
58 games by Shakhzod Islamov, from May 2018 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 Shakhzod Islamov has played.
What does Shakhzod Islamov play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Shakhzod Islamov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shakhzod Islamov answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Shakhzod Islamov play as White?
As White, Shakhzod Islamov's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shakhzod Islamov play as Black?
As Black, Shakhzod Islamov most often plays: Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Shakhzod Islamov's FIDE rating?
Shakhzod Islamov is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Shakhzod Islamov played?
Our database contains 58 games by Shakhzod Islamov, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 23 draws, 15 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shakhzod Islamov?
58 games by Shakhzod Islamov 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.