Prepare against Yusup Atabayev
GM · Turkmenistan · World #1,198 classical · FIDE ID 14001128
Our database contains 532 games by Yusup Atabayev, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yusup Atabayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yusup Atabayev 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 | 2,434 | 2,516 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,528 | 2,529 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,473 | 2,515 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 532 | 203 | 200 | 129 | 38.2% |
| As White | 271 | 114 | 106 | 51 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 261 | 89 | 94 | 78 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yusup Atabayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yusup Atabayev's side.
First moves as White (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 243 | 89.7% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 19 | 7.0% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.8% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Atabayev usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Atabayev usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Atabayev usually continues d4 (69.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 52.6% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Atabayev usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Atabayev usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Atabayev usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 87 | 75.0% | 60.3% |
| e6 | 17 | 14.7% | 41.2% |
| c6 | 7 | 6.0% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 78 | 85.7% | 53.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.5% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Yusup Atabayev's chess games
All 532 games by Yusup Atabayev in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 203 wins, 200 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 30 | 16/7/7 | 53.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 9/12/8 | 31.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/7/0 | 30.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 26 | 12/8/6 | 46.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| A31 | English Opening | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Peter Leko | 2,693 | Wch Rapid | B33 |
| Apr 2012 | Loek Van Wely | 2,691 | 14th Dubai Open | B85 |
| Dec 2016 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,687 | Wch Rapid | B30 |
| Dec 2016 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,650 | Wch Blitz | C26 |
| Dec 2016 | Stelios Halkias | 2,585 | Wch Blitz | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2016 | 29 | 16 | 2,472 |
| Wch Blitz | 2016 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,463 |
| Moscow VAO IM 07 | 2016 | 17 | 12 | 2,524 |
| Wch Rapid | 2016 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,580 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,450 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,344 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,592 |
| 09th Somov Memorial | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,434 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Maksat Atabayev (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yusup Atabayev's chess games?
532 games by Yusup Atabayev, from Feb 2013 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 Yusup Atabayev has played.
What does Yusup Atabayev play on the first move as White?
Across 271 games with White in our database, Yusup Atabayev opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yusup Atabayev answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Yusup Atabayev play as White?
As White, Yusup Atabayev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 271 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yusup Atabayev play as Black?
As Black, Yusup Atabayev most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 261 games.
What is Yusup Atabayev's FIDE rating?
Yusup Atabayev is currently rated 2,434 in classical chess, 2,528 in rapid and 2,473 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,516 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Yusup Atabayev played?
Our database contains 532 games by Yusup Atabayev, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 203 wins, 200 draws, 129 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yusup Atabayev?
532 games by Yusup Atabayev 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.