Prepare against Alinur Kairgaliyev
Kazakhstan · World #107,195 classical · FIDE ID 447019018
When preparing against Alinur Kairgaliyev, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 31 games by Alinur Kairgaliyev, covering Jan 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Alinur Kairgaliyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alinur Kairgaliyev 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 | 1,712 | 1,713 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,625 | 1,655 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,638 | 1,655 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 32.3% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 21.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 578 rated games against 454 different opponents, across 67 events in 5 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 | 184 | 98 | 22 | 64 | 53.3% | 1,566 | 1,528 | 12 |
| Rapid | 166 | 86 | 16 | 64 | 51.8% | 1,590 | 1,576 | 16 |
| Blitz | 120 | 61 | 11 | 48 | 50.8% | 1,559 | 1,486 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 191 | 47 | 28 | 116 | 24.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 138 | 85 | 18 | 35 | 61.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 66 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 155 | 86 | 17 | 52 | 1,621 | 1,660 |
| 2025 | 224 | 123 | 29 | 72 | 1,595 | 1,564 |
| 2024 | 173 | 84 | 17 | 72 | 1,558 | 1,456 |
| 2023 | 26 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 1,208 | 1,036 |
Where Alinur Kairgaliyev has played
Kazakhstan (57) · Thailand (3) · Tajikistan (3) · Georgia (2) · Kyrgyzstan (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alinur Kairgaliyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alinur Kairgaliyev's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 88.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Kairgaliyev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kairgaliyev usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Kairgaliyev usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kairgaliyev usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Alinur Kairgaliyev's chess games
All 31 games by Alinur Kairgaliyev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Almir Altairuly | 1,875 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Boys Under 10 | C42 |
| Sep 2025 | David Kovacs | 1,802 | FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U8 | C55 |
| Jun 2026 | Ilia Eradze | 1,551 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | C54 |
| Jun 2026 | Muhd Aariz Daniel Mohd Shahrul Annuar | 1,531 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | B01 |
| Jun 2026 | Bogdan Loginov | 1,530 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | B58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,732 |
| FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U8 | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,632 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Boys Under 10 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,485 |
| FIDE World U7-U17 Championships 2026 | O09 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,443 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Boys Under 10 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,864 |
| Kazakhstan CUP 2 stage 2026 | U10 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,124 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship | Boys Under 10 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,331 |
| 6th KAZ CUP U10-14 | U10 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alinur Kairgaliyev's chess games?
31 games by Alinur Kairgaliyev, from Jan 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 Alinur Kairgaliyev has played.
What does Alinur Kairgaliyev play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Alinur Kairgaliyev opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alinur Kairgaliyev answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Alinur Kairgaliyev play as White?
As White, Alinur Kairgaliyev's most-played openings in our database are: Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alinur Kairgaliyev play as Black?
As Black, Alinur Kairgaliyev most often plays: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Alinur Kairgaliyev's FIDE rating?
Alinur Kairgaliyev is currently rated 1,712 in classical chess, 1,625 in rapid and 1,638 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,713 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alinur Kairgaliyev played?
Our database contains 31 games by Alinur Kairgaliyev, covering Jan 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alinur Kairgaliyev?
31 games by Alinur Kairgaliyev 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.