Prepare against Arlan Mirzhanov
CM · Kazakhstan · World #26,398 classical · FIDE ID 13792199
When preparing against Arlan Mirzhanov, expect 1.d4 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (26% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 43.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 335 games by Arlan Mirzhanov, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Arlan Mirzhanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arlan Mirzhanov 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 | 2,009 | 2,028 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 2,029 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,092 | 2,121 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 335 | 133 | 33 | 169 | 39.7% |
| As White | 166 | 69 | 21 | 76 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 169 | 64 | 12 | 93 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arlan Mirzhanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arlan Mirzhanov's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 33.9% | 33.9% |
| Nf3 | 50 | 30.3% | 54.0% |
| e4 | 32 | 19.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 21 | 12.7% | 54.8% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 33.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Mirzhanov usually continues c4 (35.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Mirzhanov usually continues c4 (29.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Mirzhanov usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Mirzhanov usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Mirzhanov usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Mirzhanov usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 25.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 15 | 21.4% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 14 | 20.0% | 39.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 11.4% | 18.8% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 60.8% | 35.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
Arlan Mirzhanov's chess games
All 335 games by Arlan Mirzhanov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 133 wins, 33 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 30 | 13/5/12 | 43.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B40 | French Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,646 | Titled Tuesday | A04 |
| Jul 2026 | Humpy Koneru | 2,524 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | B40 |
| Apr 2026 | Simon K Williams | 2,451 | Titled Tue | A10 |
| Apr 2026 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue | A05 |
| Mar 2026 | Semyon Puzyrevsky | 2,364 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 200 | 93.5 | 2,163 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 72 | 28 | 2,085 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,131 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,118 |
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,139 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,980 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Boys Under 12 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,644 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arlan Mirzhanov's chess games?
335 games by Arlan Mirzhanov, from Sep 2022 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 Arlan Mirzhanov has played.
What does Arlan Mirzhanov play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Arlan Mirzhanov opens with 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arlan Mirzhanov answers 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Arlan Mirzhanov play as White?
As White, Arlan Mirzhanov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arlan Mirzhanov play as Black?
As Black, Arlan Mirzhanov most often plays: Réti Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 169 games.
What is Arlan Mirzhanov's FIDE rating?
Arlan Mirzhanov is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 2,092 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Arlan Mirzhanov played?
Our database contains 335 games by Arlan Mirzhanov, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 33 draws, 169 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arlan Mirzhanov?
335 games by Arlan Mirzhanov 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.