Prepare against Deniza Kurmanalina
WCM · Kazakhstan · World #87,370 classical · FIDE ID 13716425
When preparing against Deniza Kurmanalina, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 60 games by Deniza Kurmanalina, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Deniza Kurmanalina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Deniza Kurmanalina 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 | 1,766 | 1,838 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,766 | 1,875 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,658 | 1,769 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 29 | 7 | 24 | 48.3% |
| As White | 27 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 33 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Deniza Kurmanalina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Deniza Kurmanalina's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 92.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kurmanalina usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Kurmanalina usually continues Bc4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kurmanalina usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kurmanalina usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 80.0% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 70.0% |
Deniza Kurmanalina's chess games
All 60 games by Deniza Kurmanalina in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 29 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Yasmina Alemanova | 2,036 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Girls Under 18 | C02 |
| Jan 2026 | Aidana Koyshibai | 1,789 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Girls Under 18 | B28 |
| Jan 2026 | Togzhan Kiribayeva | 1,782 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Girls Under 18 | D04 |
| Jan 2026 | Adiya Shaikenova | 1,748 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Girls Under 18 | E60 |
| Jan 2026 | Madina Momyn | 1,707 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Girls Under 18 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 Girls | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 1,297 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship | Girls Under 18 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,822 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Girls Under 18 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,997 |
| Zonal 3.4 w | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,691 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Girls Under 18 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,786 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,594 |
| 11th World School-ch U07 Girls | 2015 | 4 | 3 | – |
| ch-KAZ U14 Girls | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,285 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Deniza Kurmanalina's chess games?
60 games by Deniza Kurmanalina, from Nov 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 Deniza Kurmanalina has played.
What does Deniza Kurmanalina play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Deniza Kurmanalina opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Deniza Kurmanalina answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Deniza Kurmanalina play as White?
As White, Deniza Kurmanalina's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Deniza Kurmanalina play as Black?
As Black, Deniza Kurmanalina most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Deniza Kurmanalina's FIDE rating?
Deniza Kurmanalina is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess, 1,766 in rapid and 1,658 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,838 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Deniza Kurmanalina played?
Our database contains 60 games by Deniza Kurmanalina, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Deniza Kurmanalina?
60 games by Deniza Kurmanalina 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.