Prepare against Assel Serikbay
WIM · Kazakhstan · World #7,332 classical · FIDE ID 13706799
When preparing against Assel Serikbay, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 19.4% over 31 games.
Our database contains 1,251 games by Assel Serikbay, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 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 | 2,219 | 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 | 1,251 | 483 | 239 | 529 | 38.6% |
| As White | 617 | 245 | 124 | 248 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 634 | 238 | 115 | 281 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Assel Serikbay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Assel Serikbay's side.
First moves as White (617 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 464 | 75.2% | 49.4% |
| e4 | 152 | 24.6% | 51.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 49.4% 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 (4% 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 (310 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 269 | 86.8% | 49.1% |
| e6 | 39 | 12.6% | 43.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.6% | 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 1,251 games by Assel Serikbay in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 483 wins, 239 draws, 529 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% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 43 | 16/16/11 | 37.2% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 43 | 18/8/17 | 41.9% |
| 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 | 120 | 50/21/49 | 41.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 89 | 32/22/35 | 36.0% |
| 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 | 17 | 7/0/10 | 41.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
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?
1,251 games by Assel Serikbay, from Jan 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 Assel Serikbay has played.
What does Assel Serikbay play on the first move as White?
Across 617 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); Queen's Pawn Game (43 games, 37.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 617 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Assel Serikbay play as Black?
As Black, Assel Serikbay most often plays: Sicilian (120 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (89 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (39 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 634 games.
What is Assel Serikbay's FIDE rating?
Assel Serikbay is currently rated 2,219 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 1,251 games by Assel Serikbay, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 483 wins, 239 draws, 529 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Assel Serikbay?
1,251 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.