Prepare against Arystan Isanzhulov
IM · Kazakhstan · World #1,972 classical · FIDE ID 13711644
When preparing against Arystan Isanzhulov, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation as White, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 711 games by Arystan Isanzhulov, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arystan Isanzhulov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arystan Isanzhulov 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 | 2,385 | 2,445 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,419 | 2,499 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,497 | 2,541 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 711 | 317 | 174 | 220 | 44.6% |
| As White | 349 | 178 | 82 | 89 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 362 | 139 | 92 | 131 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arystan Isanzhulov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arystan Isanzhulov's side.
First moves as White (348 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 307 | 88.2% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 18 | 5.2% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 2.9% | 85.0% |
| a3 | 4 | 1.1% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Isanzhulov usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Isanzhulov usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Isanzhulov usually continues Nf3 (73.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Isanzhulov usually continues Bg5 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Isanzhulov usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Isanzhulov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 49.1% | 57.6% |
| e5 | 25 | 15.5% | 46.0% |
| c6 | 25 | 15.5% | 64.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 6.2% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 117 | 88.6% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 6.1% | 31.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Arystan Isanzhulov's chess games
All 711 games by Arystan Isanzhulov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - Aug 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: 317 wins, 174 draws, 220 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 65 | 39/12/14 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 20 | 11/7/2 | 55.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 19 | 11/0/8 | 57.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 18 | 3/10/5 | 16.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| C01 | French Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 60 | 19/16/25 | 31.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 39 | 18/8/13 | 46.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 1/9/4 | 7.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,757 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
| Dec 2025 | Javokhir Sindarov | 2,726 | World Blitz 2025 | B10 |
| Aug 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,711 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B51 |
| Dec 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,703 | Wch Rapid | B31 |
| Dec 2023 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,683 | Wch Blitz | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 128 | 84 | 2,465 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 40 | 20 | 2,483 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,633 |
| Novy Urengoy Flaming Memorial | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,364 |
| World ol U16 | 2019 | 15 | 11 | 2,445 |
| ch-KAZ | 2023 | 15 | 7 | 2,333 |
| World Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,599 |
| World Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,460 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arystan Isanzhulov's chess games?
711 games by Arystan Isanzhulov, from Jan 2014 to Aug 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 Arystan Isanzhulov has played.
What does Arystan Isanzhulov play on the first move as White?
Across 348 games with White in our database, Arystan Isanzhulov opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arystan Isanzhulov answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Arystan Isanzhulov play as White?
As White, Arystan Isanzhulov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (65 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (20 games, 55.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 349 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arystan Isanzhulov play as Black?
As Black, Arystan Isanzhulov most often plays: Indian Defense (60 games, 31.7% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 362 games.
What is Arystan Isanzhulov's FIDE rating?
Arystan Isanzhulov is currently rated 2,385 in classical chess, 2,419 in rapid and 2,497 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,445 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Arystan Isanzhulov played?
Our database contains 711 games by Arystan Isanzhulov, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 317 wins, 174 draws, 220 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arystan Isanzhulov?
711 games by Arystan Isanzhulov 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.