Prepare against Shovkat Salimov
Azerbaijan · World #21,348 classical · FIDE ID 13404482
Our database contains 33 games by Shovkat Salimov, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shovkat Salimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shovkat Salimov 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 | 2,046 | 2,047 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,979 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 1,967 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 39.4% |
| As White | 16 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shovkat Salimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shovkat Salimov's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Salimov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Salimov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Salimov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Salimov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Salimov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Shovkat Salimov's chess games
All 33 games by Shovkat Salimov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 1/0/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | E Musaev | 2,163 | ch-AZE First League | A18 |
| Jan 2025 | C Rzayev | 2,153 | ch-AZE First League | A45 |
| Nov 2025 | Tahmoores Baardeh | 2,119 | Ganja Open | C43 |
| Jan 2025 | Ramil Allajov | 2,079 | ch-AZE First League | B90 |
| Nov 2025 | Pedram Rahmani | 2,041 | Ganja Open | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganja Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| Sheki Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,047 |
| ch-AZE First League | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,201 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,867 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,510 |
| Baku Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shovkat Salimov's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 33 of Shovkat Salimov's games from Jul 2008 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Shovkat Salimov has played.
What does Shovkat Salimov play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Shovkat Salimov opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shovkat Salimov answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Shovkat Salimov play as White?
As White, Shovkat Salimov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shovkat Salimov play as Black?
As Black, Shovkat Salimov most often plays: Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Shovkat Salimov's FIDE rating?
Shovkat Salimov is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Shovkat Salimov played?
Our database contains 33 games by Shovkat Salimov, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shovkat Salimov?
Open Shovkat Salimov's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 33 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.