Prepare against Aldiyar Zharas
FM · Kazakhstan · World #4,591 classical · FIDE ID 13792873
When preparing against Aldiyar Zharas, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 179 games by Aldiyar Zharas, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aldiyar Zharas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aldiyar Zharas 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 | 2,285 | 2,285 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,191 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,251 | 2,251 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 79 | 19 | 81 | 44.1% |
| As White | 87 | 40 | 9 | 38 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 92 | 39 | 10 | 43 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aldiyar Zharas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aldiyar Zharas's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 57.5% | 52.0% |
| e4 | 37 | 42.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Zharas usually continues c4 (51.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Zharas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (2% of these games) — Zharas usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Zharas usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Zharas usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zharas usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 87.0% | 46.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 13.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 62.5% | 32.5% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 34.4% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Aldiyar Zharas's chess games
All 179 games by Aldiyar Zharas in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 79 wins, 19 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| C22 | Center Game | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alexei Kornev | 2,500 | 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | — |
| Aug 2026 | Farid Abbasov | 2,493 | Botvinnik Cup 2026 | A13 |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Reshetnikov | 2,492 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C01 |
| Jan 2026 | Nitish Belurkar | 2,479 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A00 |
| Feb 2026 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 58 | 25 | 2,202 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 44 | 23.5 | 2,324 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,275 |
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,374 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O14 | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,396 |
| Zonal 3.4 | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,965 |
| Vladimir Dvorkovich Open | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,312 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O14 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aldiyar Zharas's chess games?
179 games by Aldiyar Zharas, from Jun 2022 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 Aldiyar Zharas has played.
What does Aldiyar Zharas play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Aldiyar Zharas opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aldiyar Zharas answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Aldiyar Zharas play as White?
As White, Aldiyar Zharas's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Center Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aldiyar Zharas play as Black?
As Black, Aldiyar Zharas most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Aldiyar Zharas's FIDE rating?
Aldiyar Zharas is currently rated 2,285 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 2,251 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,285 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Aldiyar Zharas played?
Our database contains 179 games by Aldiyar Zharas, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 19 draws, 81 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aldiyar Zharas?
179 games by Aldiyar Zharas 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.