Prepare against Timur Gareyev
GM · NON · World #300 classical · FIDE ID 14200937
Our database contains 1,802 games by Timur Gareyev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Timur Gareyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timur Gareyev 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 | 2,552 | 2,682 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,574 | 2,652 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,501 | 2,659 | May 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,802 | 940 | 455 | 407 | 52.2% |
| As White | 898 | 513 | 220 | 165 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 904 | 427 | 235 | 242 | 47.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timur Gareyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timur Gareyev's side.
First moves as White (897 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 597 | 66.6% | 68.3% |
| Nf3 | 104 | 11.6% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 81 | 9.0% | 65.4% |
| c4 | 70 | 7.8% | 77.9% |
| g4 | 10 | 1.1% | 80.0% |
| e3 | 8 | 0.9% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 68.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Gareyev usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gareyev usually continues c4 (69.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Gareyev usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Gareyev usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Gareyev usually continues c4 (69.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Gareyev usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (437 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 254 | 58.1% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 94 | 21.5% | 64.9% |
| g6 | 32 | 7.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 2.5% | 68.2% |
| c6 | 11 | 2.5% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 2.5% | 63.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (324 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 199 | 61.4% | 62.6% |
| d6 | 60 | 18.5% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 28 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 14 | 4.3% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 9 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 2.2% | 35.7% |
Timur Gareyev's chess games
All 1,802 games by Timur Gareyev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 940 wins, 455 draws, 407 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 86 | 45/27/14 | 52.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 86 | 48/21/17 | 55.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 43 | 23/11/9 | 53.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 42 | 20/14/8 | 47.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 39 | 20/10/9 | 51.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 37 | 23/10/4 | 62.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 35 | 20/11/4 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 31 | 17/8/6 | 54.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 15/5/11 | 48.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 14/7/3 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 62 | 26/14/22 | 41.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 56 | 28/13/15 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 54 | 23/12/19 | 42.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 45 | 23/8/14 | 51.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 41 | 24/10/7 | 58.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 38 | 22/10/6 | 57.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 36 | 16/11/9 | 44.4% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 31 | 9/15/7 | 29.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,804 | Wch Blitz | A43 |
| Dec 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,794 | Wch Blitz | D61 |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | 2,763 | Wch Rapid | A85 |
| Dec 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,758 | Wch Blitz | A00 |
| Aug 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,717 | FIDE World Bl Team Final | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 213 | 139 | 2,534 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 104 | 54.5 | 2,579 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 68 | 37.5 | 2,613 |
| Las Vegas Blindfold Simul | 2016 | 48 | 38.5 | 2,196 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2021 | 39 | 27.5 | 2,593 |
| ch-USA | 2015 | 31 | 14.5 | 2,582 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2024 | 18 | 8 | 2,492 |
| 23rd Bangkok Chess Club Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 15 | 10 | 2,459 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sam Shankland (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timur Gareyev's chess games?
1,802 games by Timur Gareyev, from Apr 2003 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 Timur Gareyev has played.
What does Timur Gareyev play on the first move as White?
Across 897 games with White in our database, Timur Gareyev opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timur Gareyev answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Timur Gareyev play as White?
As White, Timur Gareyev's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (86 games, 52.3% win rate); Indian Defense (86 games, 55.8% win rate); Réti Opening (43 games, 53.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 898 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timur Gareyev play as Black?
As Black, Timur Gareyev most often plays: Indian Defense (62 games, 41.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (56 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (54 games, 42.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 904 games.
What is Timur Gareyev's FIDE rating?
Timur Gareyev is currently rated 2,552 in classical chess, 2,574 in rapid and 2,501 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,682 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Timur Gareyev played?
Our database contains 1,802 games by Timur Gareyev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 940 wins, 455 draws, 407 losses (52.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timur Gareyev?
1,802 games by Timur Gareyev 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.