Prepare against Azel Tulekenova
Kazakhstan · World #57,312 classical · FIDE ID 13777564
When preparing against Azel Tulekenova, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 56.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 51 games by Azel Tulekenova, covering Apr 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Azel Tulekenova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Azel Tulekenova 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 | 1,867 | 1,941 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 1,910 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,730 | 1,730 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 21 | 6 | 24 | 41.2% |
| As White | 21 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 30.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2020-2026): 1,628 rated games against 802 different opponents, across 200 events in 2 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 | 401 | 168 | 77 | 156 | 41.9% | 1,480 | 1,433 | 14 |
| Rapid | 584 | 231 | 69 | 284 | 39.6% | 1,635 | 1,558 | 12 |
| Blitz | 568 | 231 | 29 | 308 | 40.7% | 1,597 | 1,492 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 806 | 152 | 100 | 554 | 18.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 406 | 271 | 46 | 89 | 66.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 8 vs WFM · 16 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 187 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 174 | 87 | 25 | 62 | 1,782 | 1,798 |
| 2025 | 489 | 225 | 67 | 197 | 1,685 | 1,674 |
| 2024 | 433 | 176 | 36 | 221 | 1,638 | 1,530 |
| 2023 | 280 | 104 | 26 | 150 | 1,338 | 1,168 |
| 2022 | 218 | 68 | 27 | 123 | 1,263 | 1,078 |
| 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1,379 | 979 |
| 2020 | 26 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 1,047 | 647 |
Where Azel Tulekenova has played
Kazakhstan (199) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Azel Tulekenova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Azel Tulekenova's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 61.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Tulekenova usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Tulekenova usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 91.7% | 59.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Azel Tulekenova's chess games
All 51 games by Azel Tulekenova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - 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: 21 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Asiya Assylkhan | 2,016 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Girls Under 16 | E04 |
| Jan 2026 | Diana Tynyshtyk | 1,852 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Girls Under 16 | D85 |
| Feb 2026 | Nursaya Zhumabek | 1,749 | Kazakhstan Championship U20 2026 | Blitz Girls | D30 |
| Jan 2026 | Ayala Kuanyshbay | 1,734 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Girls Under 16 | D31 |
| Oct 2026 | Kseniia Yanston | 1,733 | FIDE World U7-U17 Championships 2026 | G15 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Girls Under 16 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,829 |
| FIDE World U7-U17 Championships 2026 | G15 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,753 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Girls Under 16 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,833 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship | Girls Under 16 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,713 |
| Kazakhstan Championship U20 2026 | Girls | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,712 |
| Kazakhstan Championship U20 2026 | Rapid Girls | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,861 |
| Kazakhstan Championship U20 2026 | Blitz Girls | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,675 |
| Aktobe U14 Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,289 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Azel Tulekenova's chess games?
51 games by Azel Tulekenova, from Apr 2022 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 Azel Tulekenova has played.
What does Azel Tulekenova play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Azel Tulekenova opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Azel Tulekenova answers 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Azel Tulekenova play as White?
As White, Azel Tulekenova's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (16 games, 56.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Azel Tulekenova play as Black?
As Black, Azel Tulekenova most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Philidor (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Azel Tulekenova's FIDE rating?
Azel Tulekenova is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid and 1,730 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Azel Tulekenova played?
Our database contains 51 games by Azel Tulekenova, covering Apr 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Azel Tulekenova?
51 games by Azel Tulekenova 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.