Prepare against Alikhan Sagyntayev
Kazakhstan · World #29,405 classical · FIDE ID 447036672
When preparing against Alikhan Sagyntayev, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Alikhan Sagyntayev, covering Feb 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Alikhan Sagyntayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alikhan Sagyntayev 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 | 1,991 | 1,991 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,078 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,111 | 2,111 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 62.2% |
| As White | 19 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 63.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 61.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 1,213 rated games against 547 different opponents, across 152 events in 2 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 | 223 | 111 | 44 | 68 | 49.8% | 1,699 | 1,758 | 11 |
| Rapid | 464 | 213 | 63 | 188 | 45.9% | 1,730 | 1,726 | 12 |
| Blitz | 457 | 204 | 52 | 201 | 44.6% | 1,755 | 1,738 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 537 | 117 | 95 | 325 | 21.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 488 | 343 | 65 | 80 | 70.3% |
Wins over titled players: 10 vs FM · 12 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 142 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 342 | 185 | 52 | 105 | 1,829 | 1,915 |
| 2025 | 531 | 258 | 84 | 189 | 1,758 | 1,789 |
| 2024 | 332 | 126 | 33 | 173 | 1,580 | 1,468 |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1,182 | 982 |
Where Alikhan Sagyntayev has played
Kazakhstan (150) · Kyrgyzstan (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alikhan Sagyntayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alikhan Sagyntayev's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 73.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 73.7% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Sagyntayev usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Sagyntayev usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Sagyntayev usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 72.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 80.0% |
Alikhan Sagyntayev's chess games
All 37 games by Alikhan Sagyntayev in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2024 - 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: 23 wins, 7 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Rizat Ulan | 1,938 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship | Boys Under 10 | B92 |
| Sep 2025 | Ralph Salem | 1,696 | FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U10 | C00 |
| Jan 2026 | Madi Mazhitov | 1,692 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Boys Under 10 | D00 |
| Jan 2026 | Erden Khanibek | 1,684 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship | Boys Under 10 | D20 |
| Jan 2026 | Muhammedgali Abdikayim | 1,666 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Boys Under 10 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U10 | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,754 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship | Boys Under 10 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,861 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Boys Under 10 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,899 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Boys Under 10 | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alikhan Sagyntayev's chess games?
37 games by Alikhan Sagyntayev, from Feb 2024 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 Sagyntayev has played.
What does Alikhan Sagyntayev play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Alikhan Sagyntayev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alikhan Sagyntayev answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Alikhan Sagyntayev play as White?
As White, Alikhan Sagyntayev's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alikhan Sagyntayev play as Black?
As Black, Alikhan Sagyntayev most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Alikhan Sagyntayev's FIDE rating?
Alikhan Sagyntayev is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid and 2,111 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Alikhan Sagyntayev played?
Our database contains 37 games by Alikhan Sagyntayev, covering Feb 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 7 draws, 7 losses (62.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alikhan Sagyntayev?
37 games by Alikhan Sagyntayev 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.