Prepare against Azamat Kashebayev
Kazakhstan · World #9,107 classical · FIDE ID 13706420
When preparing against Azamat Kashebayev, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 32 games by Azamat Kashebayev, covering Nov 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Azamat Kashebayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Azamat Kashebayev 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 | 2,185 | 2,208 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,153 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,077 | 2,179 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 53.1% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Azamat Kashebayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Azamat Kashebayev's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Kashebayev usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Kashebayev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kashebayev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Azamat Kashebayev's chess games
All 32 games by Azamat Kashebayev in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 17 wins, 3 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D49 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Atousa Pourkashiyan | 2,332 | Las Vegas Millionaire Open | E26 |
| Nov 2009 | Igor Klimenko | 2,300 | Karaganda | A67 |
| Nov 2009 | Baurzhan Kassimov | 2,248 | Karaganda | E51 |
| Nov 2009 | Timur Arestanov | 2,243 | Karaganda | D49 |
| Oct 2019 | Marten Aronsson | 2,209 | chT-SWE 1920 Superettan | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karaganda | 2009 | 14 | 8 | 2,223 |
| Maralsay Group A | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,284 |
| chT-SWE 1819 Superettan | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,994 |
| Las Vegas Millionaire Open | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 2,410 |
| chT-SWE 1920 Superettan | 2020 | 2 | 2 | 2,502 |
| 4th Central Asia Cup | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2,148 |
| 11th Prague Open A | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Azamat Kashebayev's chess games?
32 games by Azamat Kashebayev, from Nov 2009 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 Azamat Kashebayev has played.
What does Azamat Kashebayev play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Azamat Kashebayev opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Azamat Kashebayev answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Azamat Kashebayev play as White?
As White, Azamat Kashebayev's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Azamat Kashebayev play as Black?
As Black, Azamat Kashebayev most often plays: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Azamat Kashebayev's FIDE rating?
Azamat Kashebayev is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,077 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Azamat Kashebayev played?
Our database contains 32 games by Azamat Kashebayev, covering Nov 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 3 draws, 12 losses (53.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Azamat Kashebayev?
32 games by Azamat Kashebayev 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.