Prepare against Timur Sabirov
Russia · World #11,495 classical · FIDE ID 44107323
Our database contains 275 games by Timur Sabirov, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timur Sabirov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timur Sabirov 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 | 2,148 | 2,250 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,239 | 2,281 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,172 | 2,206 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 275 | 90 | 57 | 128 | 32.7% |
| As White | 131 | 43 | 30 | 58 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 144 | 47 | 27 | 70 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timur Sabirov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timur Sabirov's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 48 | 36.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 42 | 32.1% | 39.3% |
| d4 | 30 | 22.9% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 7.6% | 35.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Sabirov usually continues g3 (40.9% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Sabirov usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sabirov usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 39.3% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Sabirov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Sabirov usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sabirov usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 55.6% | 45.7% |
| e6 | 27 | 42.9% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 69.1% | 34.2% |
| d5 | 16 | 29.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Timur Sabirov's chess games
All 275 games by Timur Sabirov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 90 wins, 57 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | 2,597 | Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup Rapid | C55 |
| Nov 2022 | Nikita Afanasiev | 2,569 | 18th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup Rapid | A36 |
| Nov 2025 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 2,518 | Ugra Cup Rapid 2025 | C02 |
| Mar 2022 | Tagir Salemgareev | 2,495 | ch-Urals | B90 |
| Dec 2023 | Sumiya Bilguun | 2,466 | Ugra-Mongolia m | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2023 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,209 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 16 | 9 | 2,089 |
| 54th Wch U20 | 2015 | 13 | 3 | 1,869 |
| ch-Urals | 2022 | 13 | 7 | 2,247 |
| Wch U14 | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,848 |
| Ugra Cup Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,033 |
| chT-RUS U14 final | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,082 |
| Minsk Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,855 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timur Sabirov's chess games?
275 games by Timur Sabirov, from Dec 2014 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 Sabirov has played.
What does Timur Sabirov play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Timur Sabirov opens with 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timur Sabirov answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Timur Sabirov play as White?
As White, Timur Sabirov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Catalan (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timur Sabirov play as Black?
As Black, Timur Sabirov most often plays: Benoni Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Timur Sabirov's FIDE rating?
Timur Sabirov is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess, 2,239 in rapid and 2,172 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Timur Sabirov played?
Our database contains 275 games by Timur Sabirov, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 57 draws, 128 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timur Sabirov?
275 games by Timur Sabirov 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.