Prepare against Adilkhan Kozhabekov
Kazakhstan · World #53,383 classical · FIDE ID 13702858
When preparing against Adilkhan Kozhabekov, expect 1.Nf3 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 143 games by Adilkhan Kozhabekov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Adilkhan Kozhabekov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adilkhan Kozhabekov 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 | 1,880 | 2,199 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 2,129 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 2,182 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 50 | 27 | 66 | 35.0% |
| As White | 73 | 29 | 14 | 30 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 70 | 21 | 13 | 36 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adilkhan Kozhabekov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adilkhan Kozhabekov's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 25 | 34.2% | 48.0% |
| e4 | 24 | 32.9% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 21 | 28.8% | 57.1% |
| a3 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kozhabekov usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kozhabekov usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Kozhabekov usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kozhabekov usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kozhabekov usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kozhabekov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 67.9% | 65.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 87.1% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Adilkhan Kozhabekov's chess games
All 143 games by Adilkhan Kozhabekov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 50 wins, 27 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,720 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | B28 |
| Jul 2015 | Luc Bergez | 2,341 | 6th ch-Vojvodina | B01 |
| Jul 2015 | Sasa Pantelic | 2,324 | 6th ch-Vojvodina | D37 |
| Nov 2012 | Frank Buchenau | 2,324 | 20th Chigorin Memorial | A06 |
| Oct 2014 | Anatoly Donskov | 2,309 | 22nd Chigorin Memorial | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Chigorin Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,151 |
| 15th IPCA Wch | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,225 |
| 22nd Chigorin Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,144 |
| 5th Wch Disabilities | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,927 |
| ch-IPCA Online | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,891 |
| 14th IPCA World Championship | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,121 |
| Novi Sad Vujovic Memorial IM | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,220 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,768 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adilkhan Kozhabekov's chess games?
143 games by Adilkhan Kozhabekov, from Apr 2003 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 Adilkhan Kozhabekov has played.
What does Adilkhan Kozhabekov play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Adilkhan Kozhabekov opens with 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adilkhan Kozhabekov answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...a6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Adilkhan Kozhabekov play as White?
As White, Adilkhan Kozhabekov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adilkhan Kozhabekov play as Black?
As Black, Adilkhan Kozhabekov most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Adilkhan Kozhabekov's FIDE rating?
Adilkhan Kozhabekov is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Adilkhan Kozhabekov played?
Our database contains 143 games by Adilkhan Kozhabekov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 27 draws, 66 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adilkhan Kozhabekov?
143 games by Adilkhan Kozhabekov 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.