Prepare against Alibek Igambergenov
IM · Kazakhstan · World #4,843 classical · FIDE ID 13703404
When preparing against Alibek Igambergenov, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 270 games by Alibek Igambergenov, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alibek Igambergenov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alibek Igambergenov 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 | 2,278 | 2,430 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,205 | 2,333 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,314 | 2,351 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 110 | 67 | 93 | 40.7% |
| As White | 134 | 63 | 37 | 34 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 136 | 47 | 30 | 59 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alibek Igambergenov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alibek Igambergenov's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 57.5% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 28.4% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 10 | 7.5% | 55.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 4.5% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Igambergenov usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Igambergenov usually continues c4 (73.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Igambergenov usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Igambergenov usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Igambergenov usually continues e3 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Igambergenov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 49.2% | 45.3% |
| c5 | 15 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 9 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 9.2% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 61.7% | 44.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 21.3% | 45.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 8.5% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Alibek Igambergenov's chess games
All 270 games by Alibek Igambergenov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Jul 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: 110 wins, 67 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,696 | Titled Tue | A09 |
| Jul 2014 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,643 | 4th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | C02 |
| Aug 2020 | Aryan Tari | 2,625 | Titled Tue | D37 |
| Jul 2023 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,602 | Astana Zhuldyzdary Open A | E51 |
| Jul 2023 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,589 | Astana Zhuldyzdary Open A | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 41 | 22.5 | 2,411 |
| Almaty Open | 2019 | 14 | 7 | 2,419 |
| ch-KAZ | 2018 | 14 | 6 | 2,287 |
| 6th Moscow Dvorkovich Cup U16 | 2011 | 14 | 4 | 2,137 |
| ch-KAZ 2025 | 2025 | 12 | 4 | 2,275 |
| Astrakhan Major Cup | 2010 | 11 | 8 | 2,466 |
| Wch U18 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,330 |
| Wch U12 | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alibek Igambergenov's chess games?
270 games by Alibek Igambergenov, from Jan 2008 to Jul 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 Alibek Igambergenov has played.
What does Alibek Igambergenov play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Alibek Igambergenov opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alibek Igambergenov answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Alibek Igambergenov play as White?
As White, Alibek Igambergenov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alibek Igambergenov play as Black?
As Black, Alibek Igambergenov most often plays: French: Classical Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Alibek Igambergenov's FIDE rating?
Alibek Igambergenov is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess, 2,205 in rapid and 2,314 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,430 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Alibek Igambergenov played?
Our database contains 270 games by Alibek Igambergenov, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 67 draws, 93 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alibek Igambergenov?
270 games by Alibek Igambergenov 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.