Prepare against Akylzhan Meirkhanuly
FM · Kazakhstan · World #7,286 classical · FIDE ID 13743481
When preparing against Akylzhan Meirkhanuly, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as White, 30.8% over 26 games.
Our database contains 542 games by Akylzhan Meirkhanuly, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Akylzhan Meirkhanuly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Akylzhan Meirkhanuly 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 | 2,220 | 2,340 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,077 | 2,112 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,160 | 2,160 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 542 | 240 | 49 | 253 | 44.3% |
| As White | 272 | 133 | 22 | 117 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 270 | 107 | 27 | 136 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Akylzhan Meirkhanuly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Akylzhan Meirkhanuly's side.
First moves as White (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 134 | 49.4% | 51.9% |
| c4 | 80 | 29.5% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 16.2% | 48.9% |
| e4 | 12 | 4.4% | 62.5% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Meirkhanuly usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Meirkhanuly usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Meirkhanuly usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Meirkhanuly usually continues Nc3 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Meirkhanuly usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Meirkhanuly usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 103 | 85.8% | 51.5% |
| c5 | 14 | 11.7% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 81 | 96.4% | 40.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
Akylzhan Meirkhanuly's chess games
All 542 games by Akylzhan Meirkhanuly in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - Sep 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: 240 wins, 49 draws, 253 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 61 | 32/9/20 | 52.5% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 26 | 8/5/13 | 30.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 25 | 11/1/13 | 44.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 13/0/10 | 56.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 18 | 14/0/4 | 77.8% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 27 | 13/2/12 | 48.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 24 | 8/5/11 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 8/1/12 | 38.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Alexandr Fier | 2,578 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | E00 |
| May 2026 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D31 |
| May 2026 | Jan Klimkowski | 2,514 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E17 |
| Feb 2026 | Adar Tarhan | 2,460 | Titled Tue | B15 |
| Jan 2026 | Anna Shukhman | 2,431 | Titled Tue | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 248 | 117 | 2,235 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 119 | 53 | 2,201 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,277 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,145 |
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,318 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,298 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,259 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,285 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Akylzhan Meirkhanuly's chess games?
542 games by Akylzhan Meirkhanuly, from Jul 2018 to Sep 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 Akylzhan Meirkhanuly has played.
What does Akylzhan Meirkhanuly play on the first move as White?
Across 271 games with White in our database, Akylzhan Meirkhanuly opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Akylzhan Meirkhanuly answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Akylzhan Meirkhanuly play as White?
As White, Akylzhan Meirkhanuly's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (61 games, 52.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Réti Opening (25 games, 44.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 272 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Akylzhan Meirkhanuly play as Black?
As Black, Akylzhan Meirkhanuly most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 270 games.
What is Akylzhan Meirkhanuly's FIDE rating?
Akylzhan Meirkhanuly is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess, 2,077 in rapid and 2,160 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Akylzhan Meirkhanuly played?
Our database contains 542 games by Akylzhan Meirkhanuly, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 240 wins, 49 draws, 253 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Akylzhan Meirkhanuly?
542 games by Akylzhan Meirkhanuly 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.