Prepare against Alisher Mazhkenov
Kazakhstan · World #7,731 classical · FIDE ID 13718983
When preparing against Alisher Mazhkenov, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%).
Our database contains 118 games by Alisher Mazhkenov, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alisher Mazhkenov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alisher Mazhkenov 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 | 2,211 | 2,211 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,205 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,155 | 2,194 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 34.7% |
| As White | 62 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 56 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alisher Mazhkenov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alisher Mazhkenov's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 48.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 38.7% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 12.9% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Mazhkenov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Mazhkenov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Mazhkenov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Mazhkenov usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mazhkenov usually continues e3 (41.7% score)
- …b5 (4% of these games) — Mazhkenov usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 32.4% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 9 | 26.5% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 17.6% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
Alisher Mazhkenov's chess games
All 118 games by Alisher Mazhkenov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 41 wins, 36 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A47 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D45 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Jahongir Vakhidov | 2,571 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A21 |
| Apr 2025 | Arystanbek Urazayev | 2,467 | Zonal 3.4 | C78 |
| Feb 2023 | Albert Baigildin | 2,352 | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | A30 |
| Dec 2023 | VS. Raahul | 2,350 | ch-Western Asia U20 | C14 |
| May 2026 | German Gonzalo Quirhuayo Chumbe | 2,346 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 2,078 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,170 |
| Astana Zhuldyzdary Open A | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 2,295 |
| 20th Asian Continental Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,060 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U18 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,759 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-Western Asia U20 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alisher Mazhkenov's chess games?
118 games by Alisher Mazhkenov, from Apr 2017 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 Alisher Mazhkenov has played.
What does Alisher Mazhkenov play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Alisher Mazhkenov opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alisher Mazhkenov answers 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Alisher Mazhkenov play as White?
As White, Alisher Mazhkenov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alisher Mazhkenov play as Black?
As Black, Alisher Mazhkenov most often plays: Philidor (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Alisher Mazhkenov's FIDE rating?
Alisher Mazhkenov is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,155 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Alisher Mazhkenov played?
Our database contains 118 games by Alisher Mazhkenov, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 36 draws, 41 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alisher Mazhkenov?
118 games by Alisher Mazhkenov 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.