Prepare against Airat Sadubayev
FM · Kazakhstan · World #4,146 classical · FIDE ID 13713264
Our database contains 607 games by Airat Sadubayev, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Airat Sadubayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Airat Sadubayev 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 | 2,299 | 2,320 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,240 | 2,242 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,222 | 2,330 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 607 | 248 | 106 | 252 | 40.9% |
| As White | 312 | 125 | 58 | 128 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 295 | 123 | 48 | 124 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Airat Sadubayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Airat Sadubayev's side.
First moves as White (312 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 214 | 68.6% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 96 | 30.8% | 55.7% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Sadubayev usually continues c4 (42.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Sadubayev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Sadubayev usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sadubayev usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sadubayev usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Sadubayev usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 74 | 52.1% | 47.3% |
| c5 | 45 | 31.7% | 54.4% |
| e5 | 18 | 12.7% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 60 | 69.8% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 29.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Airat Sadubayev's chess games
All 607 games by Airat Sadubayev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 248 wins, 106 draws, 252 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 45 | 18/7/20 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 16 | 5/0/11 | 31.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 26 | 13/2/11 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 8/0/10 | 44.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,705 | Titled Tue Early | A50 |
| Jan 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,700 | Titled Tue Early | A42 |
| Nov 2022 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | 2,645 | Titled Tue Early | D45 |
| May 2022 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,621 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Dec 2022 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | Titled Tue Early | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 432 | 223.5 | 2,271 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,885 |
| Wch U18 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,076 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,279 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,350 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,269 |
| World ol U16 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,000 |
| Oskemen Open Masters 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,465 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Airat Sadubayev's chess games?
607 games by Airat Sadubayev, from Oct 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 Airat Sadubayev has played.
What does Airat Sadubayev play on the first move as White?
Across 312 games with White in our database, Airat Sadubayev opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Airat Sadubayev answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Airat Sadubayev play as White?
As White, Airat Sadubayev's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (45 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 312 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Airat Sadubayev play as Black?
As Black, Airat Sadubayev most often plays: Slav Defense (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 295 games.
What is Airat Sadubayev's FIDE rating?
Airat Sadubayev is currently rated 2,299 in classical chess, 2,240 in rapid and 2,222 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Airat Sadubayev played?
Our database contains 607 games by Airat Sadubayev, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 248 wins, 106 draws, 252 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Airat Sadubayev?
607 games by Airat Sadubayev 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.