Prepare against Timour Boudkeev
CHE · World #93,938 classical · FIDE ID 1323946
When preparing against Timour Boudkeev, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 80 games by Timour Boudkeev, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timour Boudkeev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timour Boudkeev 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 | 1,747 | 1,874 | Sep 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 26 | 23 | 31 | 32.5% |
| As White | 42 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timour Boudkeev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timour Boudkeev's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 90.5% | 46.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 46.1% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Boudkeev usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Boudkeev usually continues c4 (29.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Boudkeev usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Boudkeev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Boudkeev usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
Timour Boudkeev's chess games
All 80 games by Timour Boudkeev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 26 wins, 23 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Matthias Kresse | 2,063 | 10th Rostock SSC 07 Open | E38 |
| Aug 2011 | Max Weber | 2,047 | 10th Rostock SSC 07 Open | E62 |
| Dec 2009 | Oleg Illyuviev | 2,000 | 30th Milan Crespi Open B | A18 |
| Mar 2010 | David J Turner | 1,825 | Uxbridge Open Major | E61 |
| Mar 2011 | Max Wood Robinson | 1,794 | Uxbridge e2e4 Major Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick e2e4 Int Open B | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,705 |
| 22nd Goch Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,797 |
| 10th Rostock SSC 07 Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2,006 |
| 30th Milan Crespi Open B | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,780 |
| 46th Guernsey Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,760 |
| Amersham e2e4 Challengers Open | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| London Central Major | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,413 |
| 8th Locarno Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,868 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timour Boudkeev's chess games?
80 games by Timour Boudkeev, from Jan 2010 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 Timour Boudkeev has played.
What does Timour Boudkeev play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Timour Boudkeev opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timour Boudkeev answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Timour Boudkeev play as White?
As White, Timour Boudkeev's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timour Boudkeev play as Black?
As Black, Timour Boudkeev most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Timour Boudkeev's FIDE rating?
Timour Boudkeev is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,874 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Timour Boudkeev played?
Our database contains 80 games by Timour Boudkeev, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 23 draws, 31 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timour Boudkeev?
80 games by Timour Boudkeev 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.