Prepare against Zafar Tolipov
Uzbekistan · World #25,288 classical · FIDE ID 14236524
When preparing against Zafar Tolipov, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Zafar Tolipov, covering Jun 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Zafar Tolipov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zafar Tolipov 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 | 2,017 | 2,017 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,489 | 1,492 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 46.7% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 43.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 139 rated games against 127 different opponents, across 16 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 95 | 45 | 19 | 31 | 47.4% | 1,671 | 1,696 | 7 |
| Rapid | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 57.1% | 1,685 | 1,485 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 56 | 14 | 13 | 29 | 25.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 54 | 35 | 11 | 8 | 64.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs FM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45 | 22 | 7 | 16 | 1,817 | 1,836 |
| 2025 | 43 | 25 | 8 | 10 | 1,616 | 1,749 |
| 2024 | 51 | 21 | 13 | 17 | 1,643 | 1,592 |
Where Zafar Tolipov has played
Uzbekistan (15) · Kyrgyzstan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zafar Tolipov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zafar Tolipov's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 50.0% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 50.0% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Tolipov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Tolipov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Tolipov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 78.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Tolipov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Tolipov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Tolipov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Zafar Tolipov's chess games
All 30 games by Zafar Tolipov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2024 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Ibrohim Jumanazarov | 2,056 | 3rd Al-Beruniy International Chess Tournament | Open | D78 |
| Oct 2026 | Fuad Mammadov | 1,986 | Ganja Open 2026 | Group A | E62 |
| Aug 2026 | Luca Cesare Fassio | 1,963 | 5º Festival Bella Italia Lignano Sabbiadoro | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Andrej Stankovic | 1,952 | 5º Festival Bella Italia Lignano Sabbiadoro | A41 |
| Aug 2026 | Davide Sangiovanni | 1,932 | 5º Festival Bella Italia Lignano Sabbiadoro | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganja Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,581 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
| 5º Festival Bella Italia Lignano Sabbiadoro | 2026 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,275 |
| 3rd UzChess Cup Open | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,912 |
| 3rd Al-Beruniy International Chess Tournament | Open | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,108 |
| Round 2: Ortikov, Sherali - Tolipov, Zafar | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,737 |
| Shirvan Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zafar Tolipov's chess games?
30 games by Zafar Tolipov, from Jun 2024 to Oct 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 Zafar Tolipov has played.
What does Zafar Tolipov play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Zafar Tolipov opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zafar Tolipov answers 1...d6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zafar Tolipov play as White?
As White, Zafar Tolipov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zafar Tolipov play as Black?
As Black, Zafar Tolipov most often plays: Philidor (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Zafar Tolipov's FIDE rating?
Zafar Tolipov is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 1,489 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Zafar Tolipov played?
Our database contains 30 games by Zafar Tolipov, covering Jun 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zafar Tolipov?
30 games by Zafar Tolipov 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.