Prepare against Assel Serikbay
WIM · Kazakhstan · World #7,489 classical · FIDE ID 13706799
Our database contains 1,241 games by Assel Serikbay, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Assel Serikbay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Assel Serikbay 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 | 2,215 | 2,340 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,151 | 2,173 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,131 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,241 | 482 | 232 | 527 | 38.8% |
| As White | 613 | 245 | 120 | 248 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 628 | 237 | 112 | 279 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (613 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 460 | 75.0% | 49.3% |
| e4 | 152 | 24.8% | 51.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 49.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Serikbay usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Serikbay usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Serikbay usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Serikbay usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Serikbay usually continues Nf3 (40.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Serikbay usually continues d4 (44.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (306 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 265 | 86.6% | 49.1% |
| e6 | 39 | 12.7% | 43.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 126 | 57.5% | 48.4% |
| Nf6 | 93 | 42.5% | 44.1% |
Assel Serikbay's chess games
All 1,241 games by Assel Serikbay in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 482 wins, 232 draws, 527 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 103 | 41/26/36 | 39.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 49 | 17/8/24 | 34.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 43 | 18/8/17 | 41.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 41 | 16/14/11 | 39.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 9/6/14 | 31.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 28 | 7/9/12 | 25.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 16/1/8 | 64.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 119 | 50/20/49 | 42.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 89 | 33/22/34 | 37.1% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 39 | 18/3/18 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 31 | 6/8/17 | 19.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 11/5/11 | 40.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 25 | 6/5/14 | 24.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 11/6/8 | 44.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 6/0/10 | 37.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Humpy Koneru | 2,586 | Wch Rapid w | C56 |
| Feb 2021 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,535 | Titled Tue | E11 |
| Oct 2021 | Mikhail Kazakov | 2,516 | Speed Chess Super Swiss | A60 |
| Dec 2021 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,514 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| Nov 2020 | Brandon Jacobson | 2,487 | Titled Tue | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 426 | 177.5 | 2,183 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 68 | 30.5 | 2,218 |
| ch-KAZ w | 2023 | 46 | 27 | 2,155 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 45 | 22.5 | 2,338 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2018 | 22 | 15 | 2,143 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2014 | 21 | 14.5 | 1,948 |
| Ganira Pashayeva Mem Bli | 2025 | 18 | 8 | 2,281 |
| Vladimir Dvorkovich Open | 2026 | 17 | 5 | 2,121 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Amina Kairbekova (13 games) · Meruert Kamalidenova (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Assel Serikbay's chess games?
1,241 games by Assel Serikbay, from Jan 2012 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 Assel Serikbay has played.
What does Assel Serikbay play on the first move as White?
Across 613 games with White in our database, Assel Serikbay opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Assel Serikbay answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Assel Serikbay play as White?
As White, Assel Serikbay's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (103 games, 39.8% win rate); Indian Defense (49 games, 34.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (43 games, 41.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 613 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Assel Serikbay play as Black?
As Black, Assel Serikbay most often plays: Sicilian (119 games, 42.0% win rate); Slav Defense (89 games, 37.1% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (39 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 628 games.
What is Assel Serikbay's FIDE rating?
Assel Serikbay is currently rated 2,215 in classical chess, 2,151 in rapid and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Assel Serikbay played?
Our database contains 1,241 games by Assel Serikbay, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 482 wins, 232 draws, 527 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Assel Serikbay?
1,241 games by Assel Serikbay 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.