Prepare against Temur Kuybokarov
GM · Australia · World #386 classical · FIDE ID 14203049
When preparing against Temur Kuybokarov, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening: Keres Variation as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 965 games by Temur Kuybokarov, covering Mar 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Temur Kuybokarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Temur Kuybokarov 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 | 2,534 | 2,600 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,481 | 2,481 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,454 | 2,458 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 965 | 453 | 269 | 243 | 46.9% |
| As White | 492 | 257 | 123 | 112 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 473 | 196 | 146 | 131 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Temur Kuybokarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Temur Kuybokarov's side.
First moves as White (492 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 423 | 86.0% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 57 | 11.6% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.8% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kuybokarov usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Kuybokarov usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kuybokarov usually continues d4 (68.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Kuybokarov usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kuybokarov usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kuybokarov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 139 | 69.8% | 61.2% |
| c5 | 52 | 26.1% | 70.2% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 59.8% | 54.6% |
| d5 | 62 | 37.8% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Temur Kuybokarov's chess games
All 965 games by Temur Kuybokarov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - Sep 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: 453 wins, 269 draws, 243 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 26/9/9 | 59.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 42 | 22/6/14 | 52.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 31 | 20/7/4 | 64.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 14/9/5 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 16/0/4 | 80.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 12/2/2 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 39 | 18/10/11 | 46.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 33 | 15/7/11 | 45.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 27 | 7/8/12 | 25.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 19 | 4/10/5 | 21.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Viswanathan Anand | 2,817 | Tashkent Simul | A26 |
| Nov 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,768 | FIDE World Cup | C50 |
| Nov 2023 | Dommaraju Gukesh | 2,758 | FIDE Grand Swiss | C60 |
| Jul 2022 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,708 | Olympiad-44 | D77 |
| Nov 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,695 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 54 | 36 | 2,503 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 34 | 16 | 2,482 |
| Asia Junior Speed Qual | 2021 | 27 | 13 | 2,405 |
| FIDE Grand Swiss | 2023 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,679 |
| Australian Open | 2018 | 20 | 16 | 2,515 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 19 | 12 | 2,414 |
| Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial | 2021 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,567 |
| Melbourne Australasian GM | 2019 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,622 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Daniel Quizon (17 games) · Shamsiddin Vokhidov (17 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Temur Kuybokarov's chess games?
965 games by Temur Kuybokarov, from Mar 2010 to Sep 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 Temur Kuybokarov has played.
What does Temur Kuybokarov play on the first move as White?
Across 492 games with White in our database, Temur Kuybokarov opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Temur Kuybokarov answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Temur Kuybokarov play as White?
As White, Temur Kuybokarov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 59.1% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 52.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (31 games, 64.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 492 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Temur Kuybokarov play as Black?
As Black, Temur Kuybokarov most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (39 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 473 games.
What is Temur Kuybokarov's FIDE rating?
Temur Kuybokarov is currently rated 2,534 in classical chess, 2,481 in rapid and 2,454 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,600 (May 2024).
How many games has Temur Kuybokarov played?
Our database contains 965 games by Temur Kuybokarov, covering Mar 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 453 wins, 269 draws, 243 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Temur Kuybokarov?
965 games by Temur Kuybokarov 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.