Prepare against Shovkat Salimov
Azerbaijan · World #22,780 classical · FIDE ID 13404482
When preparing against Shovkat Salimov, expect 1.e4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 37 games by Shovkat Salimov, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 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 | 2,035 | 2,047 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 1,979 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 1,967 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 40.5% |
| As White | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 61.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 21.1% |
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 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 38.9% | 78.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 78.6% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Salimov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Salimov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Salimov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Salimov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Salimov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
Shovkat Salimov's chess games
All 37 games by Shovkat Salimov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 15 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav 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 | Chingiz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,047 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,963 |
| Ganja Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| ch-AZE First League | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,201 |
| Baku Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shovkat Salimov's chess games?
37 games by Shovkat Salimov, from Jul 2008 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 Shovkat Salimov has played.
What does Shovkat Salimov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Shovkat Salimov opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shovkat Salimov answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Shovkat Salimov play as White?
As White, Shovkat Salimov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shovkat Salimov play as Black?
As Black, Shovkat Salimov most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Shovkat Salimov's FIDE rating?
Shovkat Salimov is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Shovkat Salimov played?
Our database contains 37 games by Shovkat Salimov, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shovkat Salimov?
37 games by Shovkat Salimov 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.