Prepare against Alikhan Daulet
FM · Kazakhstan · World #2,452 classical · FIDE ID 13741632
When preparing against Alikhan Daulet, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 598 games by Alikhan Daulet, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alikhan Daulet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alikhan Daulet 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 | 2,362 | 2,362 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,229 | 2,249 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,254 | 2,355 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 598 | 263 | 70 | 265 | 44.0% |
| As White | 304 | 143 | 36 | 125 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 294 | 120 | 34 | 140 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alikhan Daulet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alikhan Daulet's side.
First moves as White (304 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 224 | 73.7% | 49.8% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 13.2% | 63.7% |
| e4 | 31 | 10.2% | 62.9% |
| b3 | 7 | 2.3% | 42.9% |
| Na3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 49.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Daulet usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Daulet usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Daulet usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 63.7% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Daulet usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Daulet usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Daulet usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 60.7% | 42.6% |
| e5 | 17 | 11.7% | 29.4% |
| e6 | 17 | 11.7% | 52.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 4.8% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 7 | 4.8% | 57.1% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 2.1% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 51 | 56.7% | 45.1% |
| Nf6 | 28 | 31.1% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 7 | 7.8% | 71.4% |
| h5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Alikhan Daulet's chess games
All 598 games by Alikhan Daulet 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: 263 wins, 70 draws, 265 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 54 | 23/6/25 | 42.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 24 | 13/1/10 | 54.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 23 | 12/2/9 | 52.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 9/1/9 | 47.4% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 27 | 11/0/16 | 40.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 27 | 12/1/14 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,632 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Nov 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,603 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Apr 2026 | Mukhammadzokhid Suyarov | 2,505 | FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O18 | C84 |
| Jan 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tue | B07 |
| Jul 2026 | Mikhail Bryakin | 2,483 | RUDAR 35 GM 2026 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 377 | 194.5 | 2,267 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 61 | 29 | 2,244 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,319 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,751 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,267 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,257 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,207 |
| RUDAR 35 GM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,459 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alikhan Daulet's chess games?
598 games by Alikhan Daulet, 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 Alikhan Daulet has played.
What does Alikhan Daulet play on the first move as White?
Across 304 games with White in our database, Alikhan Daulet opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alikhan Daulet answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Alikhan Daulet play as White?
As White, Alikhan Daulet's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (54 games, 42.6% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Réti Opening (23 games, 52.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 304 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alikhan Daulet play as Black?
As Black, Alikhan Daulet most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 294 games.
What is Alikhan Daulet's FIDE rating?
Alikhan Daulet is currently rated 2,362 in classical chess, 2,229 in rapid and 2,254 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Alikhan Daulet played?
Our database contains 598 games by Alikhan Daulet, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 263 wins, 70 draws, 265 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alikhan Daulet?
598 games by Alikhan Daulet 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.