Prepare against Alua Nurman
IM · Kazakhstan · World #956 classical · FIDE ID 13729390
When preparing against Alua Nurman, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 371 games by Alua Nurman, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alua Nurman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alua Nurman 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 | 2,455 | 2,455 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,332 | 2,346 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,343 | 2,364 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 371 | 160 | 104 | 107 | 43.1% |
| As White | 188 | 87 | 56 | 45 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 183 | 73 | 48 | 62 | 39.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alua Nurman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alua Nurman's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 182 | 98.9% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Nurman usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Nurman usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Nurman usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 80.2% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 15 | 18.5% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 92.9% | 56.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.1% | 30.0% |
Alua Nurman's chess games
All 371 games by Alua Nurman in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 160 wins, 104 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 9/2/0 | 81.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 9/2/14 | 36.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Brandon Jacobson | 2,598 | 19th Agzamov Memorial 2026 | B50 |
| Jul 2025 | David Paravyan | 2,589 | Titled Tue Early | B52 |
| Jun 2026 | Tingjie Lei | 2,566 | FIDE World Bl Team Final | C02 |
| Jul 2025 | Leon Livaic | 2,550 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
| Oct 2024 | Pranav Anand | 2,539 | Pavlodar Masters | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 61 | 32 | 2,307 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 18 | 11 | 2,418 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 10 | 2,468 |
| ch-KAZ w 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,230 |
| ch-KAZ w 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,254 |
| TCh-TUR Super League 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 9 | 2,518 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,412 |
| World Rapid Women 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,279 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alua Nurman's chess games?
371 games by Alua Nurman, from Jun 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 Alua Nurman has played.
What does Alua Nurman play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Alua Nurman opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alua Nurman answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Alua Nurman play as White?
As White, Alua Nurman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 81.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 188 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alua Nurman play as Black?
As Black, Alua Nurman most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 36.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 183 games.
What is Alua Nurman's FIDE rating?
Alua Nurman is currently rated 2,455 in classical chess, 2,332 in rapid and 2,343 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,455 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Alua Nurman played?
Our database contains 371 games by Alua Nurman, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 160 wins, 104 draws, 107 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alua Nurman?
371 games by Alua Nurman 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.