Prepare against Bibek Zhunussov
FM · Kazakhstan · World #46,390 classical · FIDE ID 13702653
Our database contains 92 games by Bibek Zhunussov, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bibek Zhunussov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bibek Zhunussov 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 | 1,908 | 2,270 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,253 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 2,257 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 39 | 17 | 36 | 42.4% |
| As White | 43 | 17 | 9 | 17 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 49 | 22 | 8 | 19 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bibek Zhunussov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bibek Zhunussov's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 86.0% | 47.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 47.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Zhunussov usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Zhunussov usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Zhunussov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Zhunussov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Zhunussov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 70.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 29.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Bibek Zhunussov's chess games
All 92 games by Bibek Zhunussov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 39 wins, 17 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B37 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Konstantin Kazakov | 2,302 | ch-KAZ qual | B40 |
| Feb 2012 | Baurzhan Kassimov | 2,270 | ch-KAZ qual | E66 |
| Dec 2007 | Elena Ankudinova | 2,268 | Pavlodar Open | E66 |
| Aug 2010 | Erzhan Shakenov | 2,260 | Maralsay Open | B27 |
| Aug 2008 | Daniyar Kuderin | 2,225 | Maralsay Open U20 | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2018 | 18 | 12 | 2,271 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,205 |
| Maralsay Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,272 |
| Maralsay Group A | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,130 |
| Maralsay Open U20 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,176 |
| ch-KAZ U18 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| ch-Asia U16 | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 2,038 |
| ch-KAZ sf | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 2,218 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bibek Zhunussov's chess games?
92 games by Bibek Zhunussov, from Apr 2008 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 Bibek Zhunussov has played.
What does Bibek Zhunussov play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Bibek Zhunussov opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bibek Zhunussov answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Bibek Zhunussov play as White?
As White, Bibek Zhunussov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bibek Zhunussov play as Black?
As Black, Bibek Zhunussov most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 71.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Bibek Zhunussov's FIDE rating?
Bibek Zhunussov is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (May 2017).
How many games has Bibek Zhunussov played?
Our database contains 92 games by Bibek Zhunussov, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 17 draws, 36 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bibek Zhunussov?
92 games by Bibek Zhunussov 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.