Prepare against Arystanbek Urazayev
IM · Kazakhstan · World #673 classical · FIDE ID 13709810
When preparing against Arystanbek Urazayev, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as Black, 40.5% over 37 games.
Our database contains 2,797 games by Arystanbek Urazayev, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Arystanbek Urazayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arystanbek Urazayev 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 | 2,488 | 2,493 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,426 | 2,535 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,358 | 2,482 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,797 | 1,454 | 515 | 828 | 52.0% |
| As White | 1,438 | 793 | 272 | 373 | 55.1% |
| As Black | 1,359 | 661 | 243 | 455 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arystanbek Urazayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arystanbek Urazayev's side.
First moves as White (1,438 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 912 | 63.4% | 62.6% |
| d4 | 409 | 28.4% | 68.9% |
| c4 | 81 | 5.6% | 64.2% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 2.2% | 67.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 62.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Urazayev usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Urazayev usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Urazayev usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 68.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Urazayev usually continues c4 (67.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Urazayev usually continues c4 (76.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Urazayev usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (595 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 237 | 39.8% | 61.8% |
| e5 | 182 | 30.6% | 58.0% |
| c6 | 118 | 19.8% | 55.5% |
| e6 | 54 | 9.1% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (485 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 258 | 53.2% | 59.7% |
| d5 | 214 | 44.1% | 53.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.0% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Arystanbek Urazayev's chess games
All 2,797 games by Arystanbek Urazayev in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 1,454 wins, 515 draws, 828 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 133 | 70/27/36 | 52.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 84 | 52/14/18 | 61.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 81 | 39/22/20 | 48.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 79 | 48/11/20 | 60.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 59 | 26/15/18 | 44.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 38 | 27/5/6 | 71.1% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 37 | 20/6/11 | 54.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 36 | 19/5/12 | 52.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 32 | 19/5/8 | 59.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 32 | 19/7/6 | 59.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 141 | 63/24/54 | 44.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 99 | 59/14/26 | 59.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 63 | 31/13/19 | 49.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 60 | 27/13/20 | 45.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 54 | 27/9/18 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 44 | 24/5/15 | 54.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 43 | 22/8/13 | 51.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 40 | 21/9/10 | 52.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 37 | 15/6/16 | 40.5% |
| D02 | London System | 36 | 20/4/12 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,777 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Apr 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,756 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Apr 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | B45 |
| Mar 2024 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,731 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Oct 2023 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,608 | 1,033 | 2,482 |
| ch-KAZ | 2023 | 59 | 29.5 | 2,410 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 42 | 19.5 | 2,495 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 35 | 23 | 2,592 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,470 |
| Almaty Open | 2019 | 26 | 15 | 2,424 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 20 | 12 | 2,420 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,462 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olexandr Bortnyk (21 games) · David Paravyan (15 games) · Denis Makhnev (15 games) · Alexey Sarana (13 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (12 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (12 games) · Alisher Suleymenov (11 games) · Christopher Woojin Yoo (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arystanbek Urazayev's chess games?
2,797 games by Arystanbek Urazayev, from Mar 2012 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 Arystanbek Urazayev has played.
What does Arystanbek Urazayev play on the first move as White?
Across 1,438 games with White in our database, Arystanbek Urazayev opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arystanbek Urazayev answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Arystanbek Urazayev play as White?
As White, Arystanbek Urazayev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (133 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (84 games, 61.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (81 games, 48.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,438 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arystanbek Urazayev play as Black?
As Black, Arystanbek Urazayev most often plays: Indian Defense (141 games, 44.7% win rate); Sicilian (99 games, 59.6% win rate); Catalan (63 games, 49.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,359 games.
What is Arystanbek Urazayev's FIDE rating?
Arystanbek Urazayev is currently rated 2,488 in classical chess, 2,426 in rapid and 2,358 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,493 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Arystanbek Urazayev played?
Our database contains 2,797 games by Arystanbek Urazayev, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,454 wins, 515 draws, 828 losses (52.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arystanbek Urazayev?
2,797 games by Arystanbek Urazayev 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.