Prepare against Arman Erzhanov
FM · Kyrgyzstan · World #16,429 classical · FIDE ID 4138821
When preparing against Arman Erzhanov, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 1,744 games by Arman Erzhanov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Arman Erzhanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arman Erzhanov 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 | 2,091 | 2,417 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,146 | 2,360 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,341 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,744 | 759 | 255 | 730 | 43.5% |
| As White | 876 | 402 | 133 | 341 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 868 | 357 | 122 | 389 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arman Erzhanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arman Erzhanov's side.
First moves as White (876 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 861 | 98.3% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 0.9% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Erzhanov usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Erzhanov usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Erzhanov usually continues d4 (56.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Erzhanov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Erzhanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (424 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 296 | 69.8% | 49.0% |
| c5 | 96 | 22.6% | 40.6% |
| c6 | 9 | 2.1% | 11.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 1.2% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 206 | 73.8% | 55.8% |
| d5 | 38 | 13.6% | 35.5% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 9.0% | 44.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Arman Erzhanov's chess games
All 1,744 games by Arman Erzhanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 759 wins, 255 draws, 730 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 176 | 83/21/72 | 47.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 95 | 51/13/31 | 53.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 76 | 27/17/32 | 35.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 60 | 27/13/20 | 45.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 57 | 22/5/30 | 38.6% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 44 | 21/5/18 | 47.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 41 | 21/4/16 | 51.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 14/1/10 | 56.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 23 | 12/2/9 | 52.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 258 | 115/25/118 | 44.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 92 | 49/7/36 | 53.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 86 | 33/13/40 | 38.4% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 74 | 36/9/29 | 48.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 42 | 20/2/20 | 47.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 32 | 11/9/12 | 34.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 5/5/15 | 20.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 23 | 9/1/13 | 39.1% |
| A21 | English Opening | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 12/1/7 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | David W L Howell | 2,677 | Titled Tue Late | A36 |
| Feb 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,675 | Titled Tue Early | B53 |
| Jan 2024 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,649 | Titled Tue Early | D15 |
| Nov 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,647 | Titled Tue | C07 |
| Jan 2021 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,642 | Titled Tue | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,344 | 693.5 | 2,277 |
| ch-KAZ | 2012 | 25 | 10.5 | 2,330 |
| Eforie Nord Open | 2014 | 13 | 8 | 2,288 |
| Moscow Dvorkovich Memorial | 2009 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,359 |
| Moscow IM | 2011 | 12 | 4 | 2,193 |
| Moscow VAO IM 04 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
| Grand Prix Chess III | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,329 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2024 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,198 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arman Erzhanov's chess games?
1,744 games by Arman Erzhanov, from Apr 2003 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 Arman Erzhanov has played.
What does Arman Erzhanov play on the first move as White?
Across 876 games with White in our database, Arman Erzhanov opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arman Erzhanov answers 1...d6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Arman Erzhanov play as White?
As White, Arman Erzhanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (176 games, 47.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (95 games, 53.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (76 games, 35.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 876 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arman Erzhanov play as Black?
As Black, Arman Erzhanov most often plays: Pirc Defense (258 games, 44.6% win rate); Rat Defense (92 games, 53.3% win rate); Philidor (86 games, 38.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 868 games.
What is Arman Erzhanov's FIDE rating?
Arman Erzhanov is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 2,146 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,417 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Arman Erzhanov played?
Our database contains 1,744 games by Arman Erzhanov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 759 wins, 255 draws, 730 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arman Erzhanov?
1,744 games by Arman Erzhanov 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.