Prepare against Akarys Zhandos
Kazakhstan · World #43,654 classical · FIDE ID 13741683
Our database contains 36 games by Akarys Zhandos, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Akarys Zhandos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Akarys Zhandos 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 | 1,919 | 2,023 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 2,017 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 2,072 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 14 | 3 | 19 | 38.9% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Akarys Zhandos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Akarys Zhandos's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Zhandos usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Zhandos usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Zhandos usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Akarys Zhandos's chess games
All 36 games by Akarys Zhandos in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 14 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Anton Belin | 2,138 | World Cadets U12 2024 | C11 |
| Apr 2025 | Darmen Dauren | 1,924 | Zonal 3.4 | B07 |
| Apr 2025 | Alikhan Nazarbek | 1,808 | Zonal 3.4 | C17 |
| Nov 2024 | Simiyu Jadon | 1,784 | World Cadets U12 2024 | B33 |
| Nov 2024 | Rauf Yusupov | 1,763 | World Cadets U12 2024 | C43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,578 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,934 |
| Zonal 3.4 | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,999 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship | Boys Under 14 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,641 |
| ch-Asia Rapid U12 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,623 |
| Almaty Fizmat Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,286 |
| ch-KAZ U10 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,177 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Akarys Zhandos's chess games?
36 games by Akarys Zhandos, from Dec 2019 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 Akarys Zhandos has played.
What does Akarys Zhandos play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Akarys Zhandos opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Akarys Zhandos answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Akarys Zhandos play as White?
As White, Akarys Zhandos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Akarys Zhandos play as Black?
As Black, Akarys Zhandos most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Akarys Zhandos's FIDE rating?
Akarys Zhandos is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Akarys Zhandos played?
Our database contains 36 games by Akarys Zhandos, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Akarys Zhandos?
36 games by Akarys Zhandos 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.