Prepare against Tymur Keleberda
IM · Canada · World #3,062 classical · FIDE ID 14174294
When preparing against Tymur Keleberda, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 978 games by Tymur Keleberda, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 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 | 2,336 | 2,385 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,198 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,313 | 2,313 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 978 | 447 | 110 | 421 | 45.7% |
| As White | 478 | 242 | 53 | 183 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 500 | 205 | 57 | 238 | 41.0% |
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 (478 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 351 | 73.4% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 58 | 12.1% | 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 — 73% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Keleberda usually continues Nf3 (55.6% 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 (262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 165 | 63.0% | 47.6% |
| e6 | 49 | 18.7% | 48.0% |
| a6 | 34 | 13.0% | 42.6% |
| c6 | 7 | 2.7% | 78.6% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.5% | 87.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 97 | 68.3% | 39.2% |
| d5 | 20 | 14.1% | 55.0% |
| a6 | 12 | 8.5% | 70.8% |
| e6 | 10 | 7.0% | 35.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Tymur Keleberda's chess games
All 978 games by Tymur Keleberda in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Aug 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: 447 wins, 110 draws, 421 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 | 29 | 14/4/11 | 48.3% |
| 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 | 28/9/41 | 35.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 36 | 16/4/16 | 44.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 36 | 13/9/14 | 36.1% |
| 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 | 21 | 11/1/9 | 52.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 8/1/10 | 42.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
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 | Svane,Frederik | 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 |
| 35th Schwarzach Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,506 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,202 |
| AGCA Spring Inv IM | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,358 |
| 14th Calgary | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tymur Keleberda's chess games?
978 games by Tymur Keleberda, from Aug 2015 to Aug 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 478 games with White in our database, Tymur Keleberda opens with 1.e4 (73% 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 (68% of games), 1...d5 (14% 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 478 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, 35.9% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 36.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 500 games.
What is Tymur Keleberda's FIDE rating?
Tymur Keleberda is currently rated 2,336 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid and 2,313 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,385 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Tymur Keleberda played?
Our database contains 978 games by Tymur Keleberda, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 447 wins, 110 draws, 421 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tymur Keleberda?
978 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.