Prepare against Tair Vahidov
GM · Uzbekistan · World #6,019 classical · FIDE ID 14200155
Our database contains 795 games by Tair Vahidov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tair Vahidov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tair Vahidov 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 | 2,247 | 2,546 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,393 | 2,519 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,410 | 2,537 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 795 | 251 | 399 | 145 | 31.6% |
| As White | 404 | 145 | 204 | 55 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 391 | 106 | 195 | 90 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tair Vahidov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tair Vahidov's side.
First moves as White (404 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 183 | 45.3% | 63.1% |
| d4 | 133 | 32.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 68 | 16.8% | 64.0% |
| e4 | 18 | 4.5% | 55.6% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 63.1% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Vahidov usually continues Nc3 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Vahidov usually continues Nc3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Vahidov usually continues Nc3 (48.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Vahidov usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Vahidov usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Vahidov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 111 | 58.4% | 51.8% |
| e6 | 47 | 24.7% | 55.3% |
| c5 | 25 | 13.2% | 66.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 121 | 88.3% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Tair Vahidov's chess games
All 795 games by Tair Vahidov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 251 wins, 399 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 55 | 26/20/9 | 47.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 45 | 19/19/7 | 42.2% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 43 | 6/36/1 | 14.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 40 | 9/25/6 | 22.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 10/12/2 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 15 | 9/6/0 | 60.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 6/9/0 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 67 | 14/37/16 | 20.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 48 | 13/25/10 | 27.1% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 31 | 6/15/10 | 19.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 6/13/3 | 27.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,705 | 8th Wch Blitz | A28 |
| Jun 2014 | Ernesto Inarkiev | 2,682 | 8th Wch Blitz | C42 |
| Jun 2014 | Zahar Efimenko | 2,648 | 8th Wch Blitz | C42 |
| Jun 2020 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,629 | 14th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | E61 |
| Jun 2014 | Vadim Milov | 2,622 | 8th Wch Blitz | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UZB | 2018 | 29 | 17 | 2,470 |
| ch-Asia | 2001 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,561 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,409 |
| 8th Wch Blitz | 2014 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,575 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2004 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,501 |
| Dieren Open | 1998 | 18 | 11 | 2,418 |
| Agzamov Memorial | 1987 | 17 | 5 | 2,274 |
| 1st Chennai WinTV Open | 2004 | 13 | 10 | 2,569 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tair Vahidov's chess games?
795 games by Tair Vahidov, from Apr 2003 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 Tair Vahidov has played.
What does Tair Vahidov play on the first move as White?
Across 404 games with White in our database, Tair Vahidov opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tair Vahidov answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Tair Vahidov play as White?
As White, Tair Vahidov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (55 games, 47.3% win rate); English Opening (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Slav Defense (43 games, 14.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 404 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tair Vahidov play as Black?
As Black, Tair Vahidov most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (67 games, 20.9% win rate); Petrov's Defense (48 games, 27.1% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 19.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 391 games.
What is Tair Vahidov's FIDE rating?
Tair Vahidov is currently rated 2,247 in classical chess, 2,393 in rapid and 2,410 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,546 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Tair Vahidov played?
Our database contains 795 games by Tair Vahidov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 251 wins, 399 draws, 145 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tair Vahidov?
795 games by Tair Vahidov 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.