Prepare against Sherzod Khodjimatov
Canada · World #10,304 classical · FIDE ID 2618060
Our database contains 152 games by Sherzod Khodjimatov, covering Dec 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sherzod Khodjimatov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sherzod Khodjimatov 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 | 2,165 | 2,165 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,077 | 2,078 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 1,987 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 68 | 12 | 72 | 44.7% |
| As White | 76 | 33 | 4 | 39 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 76 | 35 | 8 | 33 | 46.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sherzod Khodjimatov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sherzod Khodjimatov's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 100.0% | 46.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Khodjimatov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Khodjimatov usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Khodjimatov usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 79.5% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 13.6% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 85.7% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Sherzod Khodjimatov's chess games
All 152 games by Sherzod Khodjimatov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Jul 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: 68 wins, 12 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 12/2/13 | 44.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Nick De Firmian | 2,464 | Banff Open | C60 |
| Feb 2026 | Anthony Atanasov | 2,441 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | C42 |
| Nov 2025 | Junhyeok Lee | 2,439 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | C55 |
| Nov 2025 | V Weetik | 2,423 | Titled Tue | C70 |
| Feb 2026 | Roman Pyrih | 2,403 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 65 | 28 | 2,164 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 21 | 8 | 2,204 |
| Banff Open | 2024 | 20 | 14 | 2,081 |
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2,222 |
| 14th Calgary | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| 10th Brno Open | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,993 |
| ch-Quebec U20 | 2004 | 5 | 1 | 1,907 |
| Montreal Open 03 | 2002 | 4 | 3 | 1,613 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sherzod Khodjimatov's chess games?
152 games by Sherzod Khodjimatov, from Dec 2021 to Jul 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 Sherzod Khodjimatov has played.
What does Sherzod Khodjimatov play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Sherzod Khodjimatov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sherzod Khodjimatov answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Sherzod Khodjimatov play as White?
As White, Sherzod Khodjimatov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sherzod Khodjimatov play as Black?
As Black, Sherzod Khodjimatov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Sherzod Khodjimatov's FIDE rating?
Sherzod Khodjimatov is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess, 2,077 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sherzod Khodjimatov played?
Our database contains 152 games by Sherzod Khodjimatov, covering Dec 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 12 draws, 72 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sherzod Khodjimatov?
152 games by Sherzod Khodjimatov 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.