Prepare against Askar Rakhimkulov
CM · FIDE · World #7,996 classical · FIDE ID 55729711
When preparing against Askar Rakhimkulov, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Askar Rakhimkulov, covering Jan 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Askar Rakhimkulov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Askar Rakhimkulov 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 | 2,207 | 2,230 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,081 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,075 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 26.7% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 18.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 960 rated games against 568 different opponents, across 110 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 334 | 157 | 49 | 128 | 47.0% | 1,728 | 1,726 | 12 |
| Rapid | 402 | 192 | 28 | 182 | 47.8% | 1,693 | 1,675 | 7 |
| Blitz | 213 | 106 | 16 | 91 | 49.8% | 1,800 | 1,812 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 457 | 137 | 52 | 268 | 30.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 361 | 229 | 34 | 98 | 63.4% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs GM · 2 vs IM · 11 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 5 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 94 events, 5 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 140 | 64 | 23 | 53 | 1,972 | 1,996 |
| 2025 | 283 | 153 | 21 | 109 | 1,831 | 1,877 |
| 2024 | 322 | 145 | 32 | 145 | 1,742 | 1,716 |
| 2023 | 118 | 60 | 10 | 48 | 1,349 | 1,332 |
| 2022 | 90 | 34 | 10 | 46 | 1,286 | 1,086 |
| 2021 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1,290 | 1,156 |
Where Askar Rakhimkulov has played
Russia (109) · Kazakhstan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Askar Rakhimkulov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Askar Rakhimkulov's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 92.9% | 34.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 34.6% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Rakhimkulov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Rakhimkulov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Rakhimkulov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Rakhimkulov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Askar Rakhimkulov's chess games
All 30 games by Askar Rakhimkulov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - Nov 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: 8 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Baris Cinar Sahbudak | 2,292 | 1st 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 | B95 |
| Oct 2026 | Juan Pablo Castro Lombana | 2,238 | 1st 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 | C00 |
| Jun 2026 | Vladislav Lazarev | 2,156 | Aktobe Open 2026 - Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial | Open (U2400) | E11 |
| Oct 2026 | Lucas Rusu | 2,136 | 1st 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 | B92 |
| Sep 2025 | Tsogtbileg Anand | 2,112 | World Cadets U12 2025 | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,111 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,041 |
| Aktobe Open 2026 - Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial | Open (U2400) | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,971 |
| Ufa Startsev Memorial | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,293 |
| FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U12 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,574 |
| 21st Moscow Open A | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,715 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Askar Rakhimkulov's chess games?
30 games by Askar Rakhimkulov, from Jan 2022 to Nov 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 Askar Rakhimkulov has played.
What does Askar Rakhimkulov play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Askar Rakhimkulov opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Askar Rakhimkulov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Askar Rakhimkulov play as White?
As White, Askar Rakhimkulov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Askar Rakhimkulov play as Black?
As Black, Askar Rakhimkulov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Askar Rakhimkulov's FIDE rating?
Askar Rakhimkulov is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Askar Rakhimkulov played?
Our database contains 30 games by Askar Rakhimkulov, covering Jan 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Askar Rakhimkulov?
30 games by Askar Rakhimkulov 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.