Prepare against Alisher Suleymenov
GM · Kazakhstan · World #598 classical · FIDE ID 13707833
When preparing against Alisher Suleymenov, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 22.2% over 27 games.
Our database contains 1,173 games by Alisher Suleymenov, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alisher Suleymenov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alisher Suleymenov 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 | 2,498 | 2,523 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,410 | 2,517 | Mar 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,371 | 2,473 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,173 | 474 | 354 | 345 | 40.4% |
| As White | 589 | 270 | 172 | 147 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 584 | 204 | 182 | 198 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alisher Suleymenov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alisher Suleymenov's side.
First moves as White (589 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 493 | 83.7% | 59.3% |
| e4 | 69 | 11.7% | 67.4% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 3.9% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Suleymenov usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Suleymenov usually continues c4 (69.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Suleymenov usually continues c4 (39.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 67.4% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Suleymenov usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Suleymenov usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Suleymenov usually continues d4 (88.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 212 | 72.4% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 42 | 14.3% | 48.8% |
| e6 | 38 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 153 | 79.3% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 27 | 14.0% | 53.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.1% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Alisher Suleymenov's chess games
All 1,173 games by Alisher Suleymenov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 474 wins, 354 draws, 345 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 79 | 35/21/23 | 44.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 70 | 32/22/16 | 45.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 62 | 33/17/12 | 53.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 34 | 17/6/11 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 62 | 26/12/24 | 41.9% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 48 | 18/15/15 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 44 | 18/11/15 | 40.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 13/8/12 | 39.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 29 | 10/13/6 | 34.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 27 | 6/13/8 | 22.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 6/11/4 | 28.6% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,839 | Qatar Masters Open | E12 |
| Aug 2023 | Vladislav Artemiev | 2,698 | 29th Abu Dhabi Open | D78 |
| Aug 2024 | Alexandr Predke | 2,685 | 30th Abu Dhabi Open A | E20 |
| Aug 2022 | Gadir Guseinov | 2,668 | Olympiad-44 | B30 |
| Aug 2022 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,667 | Olympiad-44 | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 63 | 35.5 | 2,427 |
| ch-KAZ | 2023 | 50 | 25 | 2,391 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 42 | 16.5 | 2,418 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2019 | 40 | 21.5 | 2,245 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 30 | 17.5 | 2,449 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,594 |
| Pavlodar Nikitin Memorial | 2018 | 23 | 13 | 2,373 |
| Cheliabinsk Variation A | 2022 | 19 | 12 | 2,573 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Denis Makhnev (14 games) · Zhandos Agmanov (12 games) · Ramazan Zhalmakhanov (11 games) · Arystanbek Urazayev (11 games) · Aldiyar Ansat (10 games) · Nikita Afanasiev (10 games) · Kazybek Nogerbek (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alisher Suleymenov's chess games?
1,173 games by Alisher Suleymenov, from Jan 2012 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 Suleymenov has played.
What does Alisher Suleymenov play on the first move as White?
Across 589 games with White in our database, Alisher Suleymenov opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alisher Suleymenov answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Alisher Suleymenov play as White?
As White, Alisher Suleymenov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (79 games, 44.3% win rate); Catalan (70 games, 45.7% win rate); Slav Defense (62 games, 53.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 589 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alisher Suleymenov play as Black?
As Black, Alisher Suleymenov most often plays: Sicilian (62 games, 41.9% win rate); Indian Defense (48 games, 37.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (44 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 584 games.
What is Alisher Suleymenov's FIDE rating?
Alisher Suleymenov is currently rated 2,498 in classical chess, 2,410 in rapid and 2,371 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,523 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Alisher Suleymenov played?
Our database contains 1,173 games by Alisher Suleymenov, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 474 wins, 354 draws, 345 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alisher Suleymenov?
1,173 games by Alisher Suleymenov 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.