Prepare against Alikhan Galymbek
CM · Kazakhstan · World #8,396 classical · FIDE ID 13722140
When preparing against Alikhan Galymbek, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 62 games by Alikhan Galymbek, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alikhan Galymbek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alikhan Galymbek 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 | 2,198 | 2,238 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,154 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,163 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 22 | 16 | 24 | 35.5% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alikhan Galymbek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alikhan Galymbek's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Galymbek usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Galymbek usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Galymbek usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Galymbek usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Galymbek usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Alikhan Galymbek's chess games
All 62 games by Alikhan Galymbek in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 22 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,775 | Titled Tue | B40 |
| Jan 2026 | Anton Demchenko | 2,612 | Titled Tue | C46 |
| Jun 2026 | Degenbaev,Aziz | 2,320 | Vladimir Dvorkovich Open | — |
| Jun 2026 | Yessengali,Adizhan | 2,250 | Vladimir Dvorkovich Open | E67 |
| Aug 2024 | Pavel Flajsman | 2,188 | Prague Summer Open | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U10 | 2017 | 13 | 6 | 1,574 |
| Vladimir Dvorkovich Open | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,270 |
| Zonal 3.4 | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,079 |
| 60th Polanica Zdroj Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,205 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,438 |
| Prague Summer Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,235 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,903 |
| Atyrau Open | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,522 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alikhan Galymbek's chess games?
62 games by Alikhan Galymbek, from Aug 2016 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 Alikhan Galymbek has played.
What does Alikhan Galymbek play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Alikhan Galymbek opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alikhan Galymbek answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Alikhan Galymbek play as White?
As White, Alikhan Galymbek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alikhan Galymbek play as Black?
As Black, Alikhan Galymbek most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Alikhan Galymbek's FIDE rating?
Alikhan Galymbek is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Alikhan Galymbek played?
Our database contains 62 games by Alikhan Galymbek, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alikhan Galymbek?
62 games by Alikhan Galymbek 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.