Prepare against Ayan Akhmetov
IM · Kazakhstan · World #2,501 classical · FIDE ID 13703706
When preparing against Ayan Akhmetov, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 559 games by Ayan Akhmetov, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ayan Akhmetov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ayan Akhmetov 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 | 2,360 | 2,440 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,294 | 2,420 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,282 | 2,458 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 559 | 249 | 112 | 198 | 44.5% |
| As White | 282 | 145 | 62 | 75 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 277 | 104 | 50 | 123 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ayan Akhmetov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ayan Akhmetov's side.
First moves as White (282 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 193 | 68.4% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 42 | 14.9% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 8.9% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 18 | 6.4% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Akhmetov usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Akhmetov usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Akhmetov usually continues d4 (63.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (81% of these games) — Akhmetov usually continues Bf4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Akhmetov usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Akhmetov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 71 | 53.8% | 49.3% |
| c5 | 32 | 24.2% | 48.4% |
| d6 | 18 | 13.6% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.8% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.3% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 58.5% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 17 | 18.1% | 29.4% |
| d5 | 15 | 16.0% | 26.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.3% | 90.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Ayan Akhmetov's chess games
All 559 games by Ayan Akhmetov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 249 wins, 112 draws, 198 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 46 | 18/12/16 | 39.1% |
| D02 | London System | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 11/10/10 | 35.5% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 6/7/13 | 23.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/2/12 | 22.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,620 | Astana Open | B81 |
| Aug 2024 | Carlos Daniel Albornoz Cabrera | 2,599 | 30th Abu Dhabi Open A | C13 |
| Aug 2024 | Aditya Mittal | 2,591 | 30th Abu Dhabi Open A | D02 |
| Dec 2017 | Kirill Stupak | 2,588 | Kazakhstan Cup | E20 |
| Mar 2015 | Mladen Palac | 2,581 | Skopje Karposh Open | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 73 | 44 | 2,361 |
| ch-KAZ | 2020 | 37 | 15.5 | 2,371 |
| Wch U12 | 2009 | 22 | 12 | 2,016 |
| Wch U16 | 2013 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,329 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2017 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,381 |
| Moscow Open A | 2015 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,340 |
| Almaty Open | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 2,468 |
| Wch U18 | 2015 | 14 | 7 | 2,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ayan Akhmetov's chess games?
559 games by Ayan Akhmetov, from Oct 2008 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 Ayan Akhmetov has played.
What does Ayan Akhmetov play on the first move as White?
Across 282 games with White in our database, Ayan Akhmetov opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ayan Akhmetov answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Ayan Akhmetov play as White?
As White, Ayan Akhmetov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 39.1% win rate); London System (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 61.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 282 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ayan Akhmetov play as Black?
As Black, Ayan Akhmetov most often plays: Benoni Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 277 games.
What is Ayan Akhmetov's FIDE rating?
Ayan Akhmetov is currently rated 2,360 in classical chess, 2,294 in rapid and 2,282 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,440 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Ayan Akhmetov played?
Our database contains 559 games by Ayan Akhmetov, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 249 wins, 112 draws, 198 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ayan Akhmetov?
559 games by Ayan Akhmetov 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.