Prepare against Batyrkhan Muratov
FM · Kazakhstan · World #5,145 classical · FIDE ID 13712667
When preparing against Batyrkhan Muratov, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 58.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 102 games by Batyrkhan Muratov, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Batyrkhan Muratov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Batyrkhan Muratov 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 | 2,270 | 2,337 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 1,992 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,918 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 37 | 4 | 61 | 36.3% |
| As White | 49 | 16 | 1 | 32 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 53 | 21 | 3 | 29 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Batyrkhan Muratov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Batyrkhan Muratov's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 57.1% | 30.4% |
| d4 | 18 | 36.7% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 30.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Muratov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Muratov usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Muratov usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Muratov usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Muratov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Muratov usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 84.6% | 27.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Batyrkhan Muratov's chess games
All 102 games by Batyrkhan Muratov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 37 wins, 4 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Dragos Ceres | 2,479 | 22nd Spilimbergo Open | B31 |
| Nov 2024 | Antoni Szustakowski | 2,356 | Titled Tue Early | B36 |
| Jun 2025 | Rick Frischmann | 2,355 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Oct 2024 | S Slugin | 2,336 | Titled Tue Early | B09 |
| Oct 2024 | Ludvig Carlsson | 2,334 | Titled Tue Early | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 79 | 31.5 | 2,154 |
| 37th Roquetas de Mar Open | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 2,123 |
| 43rd Benasque Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,285 |
| Bambuchess Masters B | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,919 |
| 22nd Spilimbergo Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,431 |
| 3rd Leca da Palmeira Open | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,084 |
| 3rd Monteolivete Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,989 |
| ch-World School U07 9th | 2013 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Batyrkhan Muratov's chess games?
102 games by Batyrkhan Muratov, from May 2015 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 Batyrkhan Muratov has played.
What does Batyrkhan Muratov play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Batyrkhan Muratov opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Batyrkhan Muratov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Batyrkhan Muratov play as White?
As White, Batyrkhan Muratov's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Batyrkhan Muratov play as Black?
As Black, Batyrkhan Muratov most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Rat Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Batyrkhan Muratov's FIDE rating?
Batyrkhan Muratov is currently rated 2,270 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Batyrkhan Muratov played?
Our database contains 102 games by Batyrkhan Muratov, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 4 draws, 61 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Batyrkhan Muratov?
102 games by Batyrkhan Muratov 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.