Prepare against Almaz Asanov
FM · Kazakhstan · World #75,456 classical · FIDE ID 13704940
When preparing against Almaz Asanov, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 59 games by Almaz Asanov, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Almaz Asanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Almaz Asanov 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 | 1,804 | 2,151 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 2,037 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,718 | 1,990 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 25 | 10 | 24 | 42.4% |
| As White | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 2 | 17 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Almaz Asanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Almaz Asanov's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 86.2% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Asanov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Asanov usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Asanov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Asanov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Asanov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 58.8% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 14.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Almaz Asanov's chess games
All 59 games by Almaz Asanov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Jul 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: 25 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Mark Van der Werf | 2,401 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 | B07 |
| Jul 2014 | Alexey Bochkarev | 2,302 | 4th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | D02 |
| Nov 2019 | Terry P D Chapman | 2,258 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 | B06 |
| Jul 2014 | Stanislav Mikheev | 2,240 | 4th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | A59 |
| Nov 2019 | Juan Miguel Cubas Pons | 2,203 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrakhan Open | 2013 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,192 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,116 |
| 6th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,171 |
| 4th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,212 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,129 |
| ch-KAZ | 2008 | 4 | 1 | 2,182 |
| ch-KAZ qual | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,917 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Almaz Asanov's chess games?
59 games by Almaz Asanov, from May 2012 to Jul 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 Almaz Asanov has played.
What does Almaz Asanov play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Almaz Asanov opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Almaz Asanov answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Almaz Asanov play as White?
As White, Almaz Asanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Almaz Asanov play as Black?
As Black, Almaz Asanov most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Almaz Asanov's FIDE rating?
Almaz Asanov is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid and 1,718 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Almaz Asanov played?
Our database contains 59 games by Almaz Asanov, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Almaz Asanov?
59 games by Almaz Asanov 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.