Prepare against Azaliya Balakanova
Kazakhstan · World #124,829 classical · FIDE ID 13790161
When preparing against Azaliya Balakanova, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 37 games by Azaliya Balakanova, covering Oct 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Azaliya Balakanova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Azaliya Balakanova 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 | 1,661 | 1,730 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,629 | 1,654 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,669 | 1,674 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 15 | 4 | 18 | 40.5% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 849 rated games against 601 different opponents, across 98 events in 10 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 | 247 | 113 | 24 | 110 | 45.7% | 1,528 | 1,423 | 12 |
| Rapid | 248 | 107 | 19 | 122 | 43.1% | 1,521 | 1,429 | 5 |
| Blitz | 236 | 118 | 5 | 113 | 50.0% | 1,532 | 1,487 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 255 | 74 | 29 | 152 | 29.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 183 | 93 | 18 | 72 | 50.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 14 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 96 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 98 | 53 | 11 | 34 | 1,605 | 1,638 |
| 2025 | 201 | 100 | 21 | 80 | 1,584 | 1,540 |
| 2024 | 306 | 146 | 23 | 137 | 1,541 | 1,478 |
| 2023 | 181 | 87 | 6 | 88 | 1,291 | 1,024 |
| 2022 | 63 | 15 | 0 | 48 | 1,353 | 997 |
Where Azaliya Balakanova has played
Kazakhstan (71) · Thailand (6) · Italy (3) · Kyrgyzstan (3) · Serbia (3) · Sri Lanka (3) · Uzbekistan (3) · Albania (2) · Georgia (2) · Türkiye (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 75.0% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 25.0% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Balakanova usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Balakanova usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Balakanova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e6 (60% of these games) — Balakanova usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Balakanova usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Azaliya Balakanova's chess games
All 37 games by Azaliya Balakanova in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Nakshatra Gumudavelly | 1,570 | GEO World Cup-B U08 w | B22 |
| Jun 2026 | Benedetta Ruggiero | 1,548 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G10 | B23 |
| Jan 2026 | Adelina Nurkhankyzy | 1,547 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Girls Under 10 | C44 |
| Jun 2026 | Ria Kim | 1,541 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G10 | C08 |
| Jun 2026 | Fatma Said Tawfeik | 1,527 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G10 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G10 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,640 |
| GEO World Cup-B U08 w | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,570 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Girls Under 10 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,584 |
| Kazakhstan Championship U20 2026 | Girls | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,573 |
| Kazakhstan Championship U20 2026 | Blitz Girls | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,484 |
| Kazakhstan Championship U20 | Girls | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,591 |
| GEO World Cup Final U08 Girls | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,118 |
| ch-Asia U08 Girls | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,016 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Azaliya Balakanova's chess games?
37 games by Azaliya Balakanova, from Oct 2022 to Oct 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 Azaliya Balakanova has played.
What does Azaliya Balakanova play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Azaliya Balakanova opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Azaliya Balakanova answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Azaliya Balakanova play as White?
As White, Azaliya Balakanova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Azaliya Balakanova play as Black?
As Black, Azaliya Balakanova most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Azaliya Balakanova's FIDE rating?
Azaliya Balakanova is currently rated 1,661 in classical chess, 1,629 in rapid and 1,669 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,730 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Azaliya Balakanova played?
Our database contains 37 games by Azaliya Balakanova, covering Oct 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Azaliya Balakanova?
37 games by Azaliya Balakanova 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.