Prepare against Elim Keneshbekov
FM · Kyrgyzstan · World #10,368 classical · FIDE ID 13816772
When preparing against Elim Keneshbekov, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 87.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 245 games by Elim Keneshbekov, covering Mar 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Elim Keneshbekov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elim Keneshbekov 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 | 2,165 | 2,165 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,103 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,040 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 245 | 87 | 24 | 134 | 35.5% |
| As White | 117 | 48 | 9 | 60 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 128 | 39 | 15 | 74 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elim Keneshbekov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elim Keneshbekov's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 82.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 8.8% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 5.3% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.5% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Keneshbekov usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Keneshbekov usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Keneshbekov usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Keneshbekov usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Keneshbekov usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Keneshbekov usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 49.2% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 18 | 27.7% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 9.2% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 7.7% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 65.8% | 44.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 23.7% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Elim Keneshbekov's chess games
All 245 games by Elim Keneshbekov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - Sep 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: 87 wins, 24 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 14/1/1 | 87.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 2/0/10 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Nils Grandelius | 2,603 | 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | B56 |
| May 2025 | Michel Alejandro Diaz Perez | 2,483 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| May 2025 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,437 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
| May 2025 | Alberto Martin Fuentes | 2,376 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
| Aug 2026 | Melika Mohammadi | 2,342 | 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 149 | 61.5 | 2,152 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 12 | 3 | 2,155 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,147 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,328 |
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,889 |
| Korumdu Issykkul Open A | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,965 |
| ch-KGZ 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,201 |
| Turkic Team Chess Championships 2026 | U16 Olympiad | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elim Keneshbekov's chess games?
245 games by Elim Keneshbekov, from Mar 2019 to Sep 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 Elim Keneshbekov has played.
What does Elim Keneshbekov play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Elim Keneshbekov opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elim Keneshbekov answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Elim Keneshbekov play as White?
As White, Elim Keneshbekov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 87.5% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elim Keneshbekov play as Black?
As Black, Elim Keneshbekov most often plays: French Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Elim Keneshbekov's FIDE rating?
Elim Keneshbekov is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Elim Keneshbekov played?
Our database contains 245 games by Elim Keneshbekov, covering Mar 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 24 draws, 134 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elim Keneshbekov?
245 games by Elim Keneshbekov 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.