Prepare against Bator Zhambalov
Russia · World #16,907 classical · FIDE ID 34223967
Our database contains 64 games by Bator Zhambalov, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bator Zhambalov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bator Zhambalov 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 | 2,086 | 2,138 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,141 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,192 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 22 | 16 | 26 | 34.4% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bator Zhambalov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bator Zhambalov's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 51.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Zhambalov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Zhambalov usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zhambalov usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Bator Zhambalov's chess games
All 64 games by Bator Zhambalov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - Jul 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, 16 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Maxim Timoshin | 2,304 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | B67 |
| Sep 2022 | Denis Kozlov | 2,298 | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | E11 |
| Dec 2024 | I SRB Martic | 2,268 | RADNICKICHESS IM Dec | B50 |
| Sep 2022 | Erik R. Gasparyan | 2,246 | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | B18 |
| Dec 2024 | Nenad Djokic | 2,238 | RADNICKICHESS IM Dec | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 18 | 4 | 1,924 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,972 |
| Belgrade Radnicki Scheveningen | 2022 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,360 |
| RADNICKICHESS IM Dec | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,396 |
| Satka Autumn | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,053 |
| 37th Belgrade Trophy | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,904 |
| St Petersburg Rapid GP | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,475 |
| TCh-RUS Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,482 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bator Zhambalov's chess games?
64 games by Bator Zhambalov, from Dec 2016 to Jul 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 Bator Zhambalov has played.
What does Bator Zhambalov play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Bator Zhambalov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bator Zhambalov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Bator Zhambalov play as White?
As White, Bator Zhambalov's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bator Zhambalov play as Black?
As Black, Bator Zhambalov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Bator Zhambalov's FIDE rating?
Bator Zhambalov is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Bator Zhambalov played?
Our database contains 64 games by Bator Zhambalov, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 16 draws, 26 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bator Zhambalov?
64 games by Bator Zhambalov 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.