Prepare against Aituar Zhukenov
FM · Kazakhstan · World #5,426 classical · FIDE ID 13719513
When preparing against Aituar Zhukenov, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 237 games by Aituar Zhukenov, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aituar Zhukenov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aituar Zhukenov 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 | 2,262 | 2,294 | Jan 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,088 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,082 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 82 | 43 | 112 | 34.6% |
| As White | 117 | 50 | 19 | 48 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 120 | 32 | 24 | 64 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aituar Zhukenov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aituar Zhukenov's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 62.4% | 52.1% |
| d4 | 32 | 27.4% | 51.6% |
| c4 | 9 | 7.7% | 38.9% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Zhukenov usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Zhukenov usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Zhukenov usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Zhukenov usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Zhukenov usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Zhukenov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 46.0% | 32.6% |
| d6 | 10 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 10.0% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 73.3% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.7% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Aituar Zhukenov's chess games
All 237 games by Aituar Zhukenov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 82 wins, 43 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Abdimalik Abdisalimov | 2,494 | Kazakhstan Cup | A46 |
| Jun 2020 | Rudik Makarian | 2,442 | RUS-KAZ U16 Online Battle | B53 |
| Jul 2022 | Peter T Roberson | 2,438 | Bastia Open | B51 |
| May 2021 | Batkhuyag Munguntuul | 2,428 | Asian Hybrid | B40 |
| Aug 2025 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,421 | La Palma Island Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 19 | 8 | 2,235 |
| RUS-KAZ U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 14 | 4 | 2,194 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 12 | 6 | 2,244 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
| Wch U12 | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 1,670 |
| 17th Moscow Open A | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,353 |
| Almaty Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,141 |
| Almaty Academy IM | 2022 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,034 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aituar Zhukenov's chess games?
237 games by Aituar Zhukenov, from Nov 2016 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 Aituar Zhukenov has played.
What does Aituar Zhukenov play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Aituar Zhukenov opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aituar Zhukenov answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Aituar Zhukenov play as White?
As White, Aituar Zhukenov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aituar Zhukenov play as Black?
As Black, Aituar Zhukenov most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Philidor (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Aituar Zhukenov's FIDE rating?
Aituar Zhukenov is currently rated 2,262 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Jan 2022).
How many games has Aituar Zhukenov played?
Our database contains 237 games by Aituar Zhukenov, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 43 draws, 112 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aituar Zhukenov?
237 games by Aituar Zhukenov 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.