Prepare against Alikhan Nazarbek
Kazakhstan · World #44,266 classical · FIDE ID 13790641
When preparing against Alikhan Nazarbek, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 37 games by Alikhan Nazarbek, covering Jul 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Alikhan Nazarbek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alikhan Nazarbek 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 | 1,918 | 1,979 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 1,990 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,152 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 8 | 17 | 32.4% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 1,051 rated games against 657 different opponents, across 119 events in 8 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 300 | 132 | 42 | 126 | 44.0% | 1,680 | 1,633 | 9 |
| Rapid | 312 | 171 | 21 | 120 | 54.8% | 1,697 | 1,726 | 10 |
| Blitz | 299 | 164 | 25 | 110 | 54.8% | 1,763 | 1,788 | 12 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 463 | 112 | 62 | 289 | 24.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 395 | 282 | 41 | 72 | 71.4% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 15 vs FM · 21 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 7 vs WFM · 5 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 115 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 136 | 75 | 16 | 45 | 1,875 | 1,953 |
| 2025 | 277 | 140 | 41 | 96 | 1,810 | 1,858 |
| 2024 | 370 | 194 | 33 | 143 | 1,685 | 1,695 |
| 2023 | 195 | 97 | 17 | 81 | 1,443 | 1,362 |
| 2022 | 73 | 37 | 4 | 32 | 1,272 | 1,066 |
Where Alikhan Nazarbek has played
Kazakhstan (96) · Thailand (6) · Kyrgyzstan (5) · United Arab Emirates (4) · Uzbekistan (4) · Tajikistan (3) · Türkiye (2) · Egypt (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alikhan Nazarbek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alikhan Nazarbek's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Nazarbek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Nazarbek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nazarbek usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Nazarbek usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Alikhan Nazarbek's chess games
All 37 games by Alikhan Nazarbek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - Nov 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Murat Zhunusov | 2,004 | Zonal 3.4 | B01 |
| Jan 2026 | Iman Nabiyev | 1,977 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship | Boys Under 12 | C04 |
| Jan 2026 | Khumoyun Dadoboev | 1,789 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Boys Under 12 | B30 |
| Jan 2026 | Sanzhar Turdybay | 1,721 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Boys Under 12 | B30 |
| Jan 2026 | Nurzhan Parakhatov | 1,709 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Boys Under 12 | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Boys Under 12 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,863 |
| Zonal 3.4 | 2025 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,786 |
| ch-Asia U08 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,434 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship | Boys Under 12 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,864 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Boys Under 12 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,864 |
| Aktobe Open 2026 - Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial | Open (U2400) | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,923 |
| Wch U08 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,260 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alikhan Nazarbek's chess games?
37 games by Alikhan Nazarbek, from Jul 2022 to Nov 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 Nazarbek has played.
What does Alikhan Nazarbek play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Alikhan Nazarbek opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alikhan Nazarbek answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Alikhan Nazarbek play as White?
As White, Alikhan Nazarbek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alikhan Nazarbek play as Black?
As Black, Alikhan Nazarbek most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Alikhan Nazarbek's FIDE rating?
Alikhan Nazarbek is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Alikhan Nazarbek played?
Our database contains 37 games by Alikhan Nazarbek, covering Jul 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alikhan Nazarbek?
37 games by Alikhan Nazarbek 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.