Prepare against Bakytzhan Maikenov
Kazakhstan · World #34,978 classical · FIDE ID 13718894
When preparing against Bakytzhan Maikenov, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (69%).
Our database contains 55 games by Bakytzhan Maikenov, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bakytzhan Maikenov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bakytzhan Maikenov 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 | 1,959 | 2,013 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,854 | 1,957 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 1,969 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 22 | 11 | 22 | 40.0% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bakytzhan Maikenov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bakytzhan Maikenov's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 61.5% | 65.6% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 38.5% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 65.6% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Maikenov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Maikenov usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Maikenov usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Maikenov usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Maikenov usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Maikenov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 88.9% | 68.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 68.8% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Bakytzhan Maikenov's chess games
All 55 games by Bakytzhan Maikenov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Serik Soltanov | 2,266 | ch-IPCA Online | A41 |
| Apr 2026 | Alimzhan Ayapov | 2,080 | 1st IPCA Asian Chess Championship for People with Physical Disabilities Standard | E04 |
| Jun 2020 | Artem Anfinogenov | 2,054 | ch-IPCA Online | D23 |
| Jun 2020 | Vasily Beliaev | 2,026 | ch-IPCA Online | C18 |
| Jun 2026 | Solomchenko,Alexey | 2,000 | 25th IPCA WCh 2026 | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,671 |
| ch-IPCA Online | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,032 |
| 1st IPCA Asian Chess Championship for People with Physical Disabilities Standard | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,006 |
| 24th IPCA WCh | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,032 |
| 25th IPCA WCh 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,906 |
| IPCA Wch 23rd | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,920 |
| 25th IPCA World Individual Chess Championship 2026 | Rapid | Open | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,857 |
| ch-KAZ | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bakytzhan Maikenov's chess games?
55 games by Bakytzhan Maikenov, from Mar 2015 to Aug 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 Bakytzhan Maikenov has played.
What does Bakytzhan Maikenov play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Bakytzhan Maikenov opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bakytzhan Maikenov answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Bakytzhan Maikenov play as White?
As White, Bakytzhan Maikenov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bakytzhan Maikenov play as Black?
As Black, Bakytzhan Maikenov most often plays: Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Bakytzhan Maikenov's FIDE rating?
Bakytzhan Maikenov is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,854 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Bakytzhan Maikenov played?
Our database contains 55 games by Bakytzhan Maikenov, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bakytzhan Maikenov?
55 games by Bakytzhan Maikenov 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.