Prepare against Baurzhan Kassimov
IM · Kazakhstan · World #6,505 classical · FIDE ID 13704800
When preparing against Baurzhan Kassimov, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 305 games by Baurzhan Kassimov, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Baurzhan Kassimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Baurzhan Kassimov 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 | 2,235 | 2,440 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,169 | 2,405 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,359 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 305 | 124 | 70 | 111 | 40.7% |
| As White | 148 | 59 | 37 | 52 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 157 | 65 | 33 | 59 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Baurzhan Kassimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Baurzhan Kassimov's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 60.1% | 57.3% |
| c4 | 32 | 21.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 14 | 9.5% | 35.7% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 5.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kassimov usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kassimov usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kassimov usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Kassimov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Kassimov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kassimov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 56.1% | 47.3% |
| e5 | 22 | 33.3% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 54.7% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 22 | 34.4% | 59.1% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Baurzhan Kassimov's chess games
All 305 games by Baurzhan Kassimov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 124 wins, 70 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E66 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 2,649 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A28 |
| Aug 2022 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,627 | Atyrau Open | E71 |
| Jul 2011 | Sergey Volkov | 2,607 | 3rd Izhevsk Corporation Cup A | C11 |
| Apr 2023 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,601 | Kazakhstan Cup | C66 |
| Jul 2017 | Boris Chatalbashev | 2,552 | Astana Open | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 90 | 43 | 2,242 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2014 | 26 | 17 | 2,438 |
| ch-KAZ | 2015 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,382 |
| Karaganda | 2009 | 14 | 9 | 2,264 |
| Anapa | 2009 | 13 | 5 | 2,218 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,440 |
| Astana Zhuldyzdary Open A | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,213 |
| 2nd Karaganda Akim Cup | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,437 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Baurzhan Kassimov's chess games?
305 games by Baurzhan Kassimov, from Apr 2006 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 Baurzhan Kassimov has played.
What does Baurzhan Kassimov play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Baurzhan Kassimov opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Baurzhan Kassimov answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d6 (34% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Baurzhan Kassimov play as White?
As White, Baurzhan Kassimov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Baurzhan Kassimov play as Black?
As Black, Baurzhan Kassimov most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Rat Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Baurzhan Kassimov's FIDE rating?
Baurzhan Kassimov is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,169 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,440 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Baurzhan Kassimov played?
Our database contains 305 games by Baurzhan Kassimov, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 70 draws, 111 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Baurzhan Kassimov?
305 games by Baurzhan Kassimov 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.