Prepare against Xeniya Balabayeva
WGM · Kazakhstan · World #3,351 classical · FIDE ID 13719688
When preparing against Xeniya Balabayeva, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as White, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 1,787 games by Xeniya Balabayeva, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Xeniya Balabayeva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xeniya Balabayeva 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 | 2,325 | 2,383 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,289 | 2,318 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,239 | 2,349 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,787 | 811 | 238 | 738 | 45.4% |
| As White | 907 | 422 | 135 | 350 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 880 | 389 | 103 | 388 | 44.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xeniya Balabayeva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xeniya Balabayeva's side.
First moves as White (904 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 664 | 73.5% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 239 | 26.4% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Balabayeva usually continues Nf3 (50.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Balabayeva usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Balabayeva usually continues d4 (51.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Balabayeva usually continues c4 (55.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Balabayeva usually continues c4 (62.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Balabayeva usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (431 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 218 | 50.6% | 53.0% |
| e6 | 143 | 33.2% | 51.7% |
| e5 | 41 | 9.5% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 29 | 6.7% | 48.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (303 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 183 | 60.4% | 52.7% |
| Nf6 | 116 | 38.3% | 43.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Xeniya Balabayeva's chess games
All 1,787 games by Xeniya Balabayeva in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 811 wins, 238 draws, 738 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 88 | 40/15/33 | 45.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 88 | 28/11/49 | 31.8% |
| D02 | London System | 80 | 41/20/19 | 51.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 63 | 35/9/19 | 55.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 62 | 37/1/24 | 59.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 47 | 26/0/21 | 55.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 46 | 19/13/14 | 41.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 45 | 22/5/18 | 48.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 24 | 13/3/8 | 54.2% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 22 | 6/11/5 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 91 | 36/11/44 | 39.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 67 | 29/7/31 | 43.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 52 | 20/8/24 | 38.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 47 | 24/4/19 | 51.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 43 | 15/5/23 | 34.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 43 | 25/1/17 | 58.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 38 | 17/6/15 | 44.7% |
| D02 | London System | 37 | 18/2/17 | 48.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 32 | 13/4/15 | 40.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 25 | 10/4/11 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,675 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Dec 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,670 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Jun 2016 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,665 | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup | C36 |
| Mar 2021 | Kacper Piorun | 2,615 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | A01 |
| Apr 2020 | Diego Flores | 2,599 | Titled Tue | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 625 | 284 | 2,232 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2022 | 40 | 19.5 | 2,179 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 34 | 18 | 2,329 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2022 | 32 | 16 | 2,157 |
| ch-KAZ w | 2023 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,239 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,306 |
| Speed Chess w Q4 | 2021 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,414 |
| Speed Chess w Q7 | 2021 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,165 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Amina Kairbekova (20 games) · Liya Kurmangaliyeva (15 games) · Afruza Khamdamova (13 games) · Zarina Nurgaliyeva (12 games) · Meruert Kamalidenova (10 games)
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Where can I find Xeniya Balabayeva's chess games?
1,787 games by Xeniya Balabayeva, from Mar 2016 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 Xeniya Balabayeva has played.
What does Xeniya Balabayeva play on the first move as White?
Across 904 games with White in our database, Xeniya Balabayeva opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xeniya Balabayeva answers 1...c6 (51% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (0% of games).
What openings does Xeniya Balabayeva play as White?
As White, Xeniya Balabayeva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (88 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (88 games, 31.8% win rate); London System (80 games, 51.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 907 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xeniya Balabayeva play as Black?
As Black, Xeniya Balabayeva most often plays: Indian Defense (91 games, 39.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (67 games, 43.3% win rate); Catalan (52 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 880 games.
What is Xeniya Balabayeva's FIDE rating?
Xeniya Balabayeva is currently rated 2,325 in classical chess, 2,289 in rapid and 2,239 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,383 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Xeniya Balabayeva played?
Our database contains 1,787 games by Xeniya Balabayeva, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 811 wins, 238 draws, 738 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xeniya Balabayeva?
1,787 games by Xeniya Balabayeva 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.