Prepare against Tymur Keleberda
IM · Canada · World #2,154 classical · FIDE ID 14174294
When preparing against Tymur Keleberda, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 986 games by Tymur Keleberda, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tymur Keleberda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tymur Keleberda 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 | 2,376 | 2,385 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,198 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,297 | 2,313 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 986 | 452 | 110 | 424 | 45.8% |
| As White | 482 | 244 | 53 | 185 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 504 | 208 | 57 | 239 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tymur Keleberda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tymur Keleberda's side.
First moves as White (482 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 355 | 73.7% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 58 | 12.0% | 64.7% |
| d4 | 38 | 7.9% | 65.8% |
| c4 | 16 | 3.3% | 56.3% |
| e3 | 4 | 0.8% | 62.5% |
| a3 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Keleberda usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Keleberda usually continues Nf3 (50.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Keleberda usually continues d4 (48.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Keleberda usually continues c4 (76.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Keleberda usually continues e3 (55.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Keleberda usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (263 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 165 | 62.7% | 48.2% |
| e6 | 49 | 18.6% | 48.0% |
| a6 | 34 | 12.9% | 42.6% |
| c6 | 8 | 3.0% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.5% | 87.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 97 | 67.4% | 39.2% |
| d5 | 22 | 15.3% | 54.5% |
| a6 | 12 | 8.3% | 70.8% |
| e6 | 10 | 6.9% | 35.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Tymur Keleberda's chess games
All 986 games by Tymur Keleberda in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 452 wins, 110 draws, 424 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 99 | 47/13/39 | 47.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 37 | 17/4/16 | 45.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 37 | 12/3/22 | 32.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 30 | 14/4/12 | 46.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 78 | 29/9/40 | 37.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 37 | 13/9/15 | 35.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 36 | 16/4/16 | 44.4% |
| C00 | St. George Defense | 34 | 14/1/19 | 41.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 25 | 11/1/13 | 44.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 12/1/9 | 54.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 8/1/10 | 42.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,677 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Jul 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,646 | Titled Tue Late | D50 |
| May 2026 | Frederik Svane | 2,645 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | B30 |
| Sep 2024 | Vladimir Malakhov | 2,642 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Apr 2024 | Aryan Tari | 2,634 | Toronto Candidates Blitz Open | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 683 | 337.5 | 2,293 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 35 | 15.5 | 2,317 |
| 61st Wch U20 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,184 |
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,058 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,202 |
| 2026 Canadian Junior and Senior Championship | 2026 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,327 |
| AGCA Spring Inv IM | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,358 |
| 35th Schwarzach Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,506 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tymur Keleberda's chess games?
986 games by Tymur Keleberda, from Aug 2015 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 Tymur Keleberda has played.
What does Tymur Keleberda play on the first move as White?
Across 482 games with White in our database, Tymur Keleberda opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tymur Keleberda answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...a6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...a6 (8% of games).
What openings does Tymur Keleberda play as White?
As White, Tymur Keleberda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (99 games, 47.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (37 games, 45.9% win rate); Italian Game (37 games, 32.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 482 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tymur Keleberda play as Black?
As Black, Tymur Keleberda most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (78 games, 37.2% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 504 games.
What is Tymur Keleberda's FIDE rating?
Tymur Keleberda is currently rated 2,376 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid and 2,297 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,385 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Tymur Keleberda played?
Our database contains 986 games by Tymur Keleberda, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 452 wins, 110 draws, 424 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tymur Keleberda?
986 games by Tymur Keleberda 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.