Prepare against Zaur Tekeyev
IM · FIDE · World #1,307 classical · FIDE ID 4199731
Our database contains 918 games by Zaur Tekeyev, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zaur Tekeyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zaur Tekeyev 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 | 2,424 | 2,432 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,377 | 2,450 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,373 | 2,449 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 918 | 454 | 148 | 316 | 49.5% |
| As White | 449 | 237 | 66 | 146 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 469 | 217 | 82 | 170 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zaur Tekeyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zaur Tekeyev's side.
First moves as White (449 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 401 | 89.3% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 26 | 5.8% | 86.5% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 4.9% | 65.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Tekeyev usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Tekeyev usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Tekeyev usually continues d4 (52.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 86.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Tekeyev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Tekeyev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Tekeyev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 153 | 73.6% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 30 | 14.4% | 71.7% |
| c6 | 12 | 5.8% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 9 | 4.3% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 154 | 90.1% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 14 | 8.2% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Zaur Tekeyev's chess games
All 918 games by Zaur Tekeyev 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: 454 wins, 148 draws, 316 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 56 | 28/10/18 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 48 | 16/10/22 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 38 | 19/3/16 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 33 | 16/3/14 | 48.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 28 | 14/5/9 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 72 | 39/16/17 | 54.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 34 | 12/4/18 | 35.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 32 | 11/9/12 | 34.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 27 | 9/3/15 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 12/3/10 | 48.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 5/2/11 | 27.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Pentala Harikrishna | 2,704 | Titled Tue Late | C03 |
| Nov 2020 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,683 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Jun 2026 | Pranav,V | 2,661 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | C55 |
| Mar 2025 | A Shirov | 2,652 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
| May 2020 | Anton Demchenko | 2,641 | Titled Tue | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 416 | 248 | 2,416 |
| chT2-RUS | 2021 | 39 | 20 | 2,438 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2019 | 31 | 11 | 2,364 |
| ch-Stavropol Region | 2011 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,284 |
| chT-RUS blitz | 2018 | 21 | 6.5 | 2,368 |
| Nevinnomyssk | 2012 | 20 | 14 | 2,226 |
| chT-RUS rapid | 2019 | 20 | 5.5 | 2,320 |
| ch-RUS rapid | 2019 | 15 | 8 | 2,568 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zaur Tekeyev's chess games?
918 games by Zaur Tekeyev, 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 Zaur Tekeyev has played.
What does Zaur Tekeyev play on the first move as White?
Across 449 games with White in our database, Zaur Tekeyev opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zaur Tekeyev answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Zaur Tekeyev play as White?
As White, Zaur Tekeyev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (56 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (48 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (38 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 449 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zaur Tekeyev play as Black?
As Black, Zaur Tekeyev most often plays: Sicilian (72 games, 54.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 469 games.
What is Zaur Tekeyev's FIDE rating?
Zaur Tekeyev is currently rated 2,424 in classical chess, 2,377 in rapid and 2,373 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,432 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Zaur Tekeyev played?
Our database contains 918 games by Zaur Tekeyev, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 454 wins, 148 draws, 316 losses (49.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zaur Tekeyev?
918 games by Zaur Tekeyev 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.