Prepare against Timur Ismailov
Tajikistan · World #45,925 classical · FIDE ID 14700840
Our database contains 34 games by Timur Ismailov, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timur Ismailov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timur Ismailov 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 | 1,910 | 2,085 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 1,996 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 1,973 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 7 | 19 | 23.5% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timur Ismailov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timur Ismailov's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 58.8% | 35.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 35.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Ismailov usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Ismailov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Ismailov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ismailov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Timur Ismailov's chess games
All 34 games by Timur Ismailov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D99 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Ikrom Ibrohimov | 2,212 | 3rd Central Asia Cup | A88 |
| Oct 2013 | Olucha Jumaev | 2,167 | 3rd Central Asia Cup | E12 |
| Jun 2015 | Andrey Onischenko | 2,119 | Dushanbe zt 3.4 | C95 |
| Jun 2013 | Hayrulla Haitbaev | 2,109 | Osh zt 3.4 | B95 |
| Jun 2015 | Shafik Karamshoev | 2,062 | Dushanbe zt 3.4 | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Central Asia Cup | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| Dushanbe zt 3.4 | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 2,032 |
| Osh zt 3.4 | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 2,032 |
| 8th SCO Int Team Gp B 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 2,307 |
| Agzamov Memorial 10th | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 2,250 |
| Agzamov Memorial 09th | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2,264 |
| Agzamov Memorial 11th | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timur Ismailov's chess games?
34 games by Timur Ismailov, from May 2013 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 Timur Ismailov has played.
What does Timur Ismailov play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Timur Ismailov opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.a4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timur Ismailov answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Timur Ismailov play as White?
As White, Timur Ismailov's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timur Ismailov play as Black?
As Black, Timur Ismailov most often plays: Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Timur Ismailov's FIDE rating?
Timur Ismailov is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (May 2014).
How many games has Timur Ismailov played?
Our database contains 34 games by Timur Ismailov, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timur Ismailov?
34 games by Timur Ismailov 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.