Prepare against Diana Musabayeva
Belgium · World #21,809 classical · FIDE ID 254720
When preparing against Diana Musabayeva, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 79 games by Diana Musabayeva, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Diana Musabayeva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diana Musabayeva 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 | 2,042 | 2,049 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,917 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,094 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 36 | 11 | 32 | 45.6% |
| As White | 36 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 43 | 21 | 4 | 18 | 48.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diana Musabayeva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diana Musabayeva's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 51.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Musabayeva usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Musabayeva usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Musabayeva usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 95.7% | 61.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Diana Musabayeva's chess games
All 79 games by Diana Musabayeva in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 36 wins, 11 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Bahar Hallaeva | 2,163 | Online Olympiad Div2 A | C67 |
| Apr 2024 | Tyani De Rycke | 2,103 | Blankenberge Flemish Open | B33 |
| Jan 2021 | Alexandre Zienkiewicz | 2,028 | 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | B06 |
| Aug 2020 | Sharmin Shirin Sultana | 2,002 | Online Olympiad Div2 A | E21 |
| Jul 2026 | Dierckens,S | 1,949 | ch-BEL Women 2026 | B75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,073 |
| ch-BEL Women 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,139 |
| ch-EU U12 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 1,846 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 A | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,994 |
| Blankenberge Flemish Open | 2024 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,812 |
| Online Olym Div3 C | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,860 |
| 33rd EY Girls U18 | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,828 |
| 30th ch-EU U16 Girls | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,685 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diana Musabayeva's chess games?
79 games by Diana Musabayeva, from Oct 2017 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 Diana Musabayeva has played.
What does Diana Musabayeva play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Diana Musabayeva opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diana Musabayeva answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Diana Musabayeva play as White?
As White, Diana Musabayeva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diana Musabayeva play as Black?
As Black, Diana Musabayeva most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Diana Musabayeva's FIDE rating?
Diana Musabayeva is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Diana Musabayeva played?
Our database contains 79 games by Diana Musabayeva, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 11 draws, 32 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diana Musabayeva?
79 games by Diana Musabayeva 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.