Prepare against Elnaz Kaliakhmet
WIM · Kazakhstan · World #2,814 classical · FIDE ID 13730169
When preparing against Elnaz Kaliakhmet, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bogo-Indian Defense as White, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 1,085 games by Elnaz Kaliakhmet, covering Oct 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Elnaz Kaliakhmet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elnaz Kaliakhmet 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 | 2,347 | 2,347 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,274 | 2,308 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,258 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,085 | 517 | 154 | 414 | 47.6% |
| As White | 535 | 280 | 80 | 175 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 550 | 237 | 74 | 239 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elnaz Kaliakhmet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elnaz Kaliakhmet's side.
First moves as White (535 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 409 | 76.4% | 59.3% |
| e4 | 97 | 18.1% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 3.6% | 71.1% |
| c4 | 10 | 1.9% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kaliakhmet usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kaliakhmet usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Kaliakhmet usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kaliakhmet usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kaliakhmet usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kaliakhmet usually continues d4 (76.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (286 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 193 | 67.5% | 50.3% |
| e5 | 88 | 30.8% | 47.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 87 | 51.8% | 59.2% |
| Nf6 | 80 | 47.6% | 51.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Elnaz Kaliakhmet's chess games
All 1,085 games by Elnaz Kaliakhmet in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 517 wins, 154 draws, 414 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 71 | 35/15/21 | 49.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 55 | 34/6/15 | 61.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 18/5/17 | 45.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 40 | 23/3/14 | 57.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 31 | 16/4/11 | 51.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 96 | 44/9/43 | 45.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 33 | 12/7/14 | 36.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 29 | 15/4/10 | 51.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 10/5/12 | 37.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 26 | 14/3/9 | 53.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 26 | 14/2/10 | 53.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 7/6/12 | 28.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 14/2/9 | 56.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 22 | 12/2/8 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Alexey Sarana | 2,683 | Titled Tue | D37 |
| Mar 2026 | Nils Grandelius | 2,666 | Titled Tue | A07 |
| Jul 2026 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | D85 |
| Aug 2024 | Evgeny Postny | 2,577 | Titled Tue Early | A38 |
| Aug 2024 | Ruben Felgaer | 2,563 | Titled Tue Early | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 347 | 179.5 | 2,294 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 55 | 25.5 | 2,239 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 34 | 13.5 | 2,057 |
| World Youth Girls U16 | 2026 | 33 | 22 | 2,164 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,037 |
| UKR-KAZ U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 18 | 11 | 1,792 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 8 | 1,614 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,295 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Veranika Abramkina (14 games) · Zarina Nurgaliyeva (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elnaz Kaliakhmet's chess games?
1,085 games by Elnaz Kaliakhmet, from Oct 2017 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 Elnaz Kaliakhmet has played.
What does Elnaz Kaliakhmet play on the first move as White?
Across 535 games with White in our database, Elnaz Kaliakhmet opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elnaz Kaliakhmet answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Elnaz Kaliakhmet play as White?
As White, Elnaz Kaliakhmet's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (71 games, 49.3% win rate); Slav Defense (55 games, 61.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (40 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 535 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elnaz Kaliakhmet play as Black?
As Black, Elnaz Kaliakhmet most often plays: Sicilian (96 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Italian Game (29 games, 51.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 550 games.
What is Elnaz Kaliakhmet's FIDE rating?
Elnaz Kaliakhmet is currently rated 2,347 in classical chess, 2,274 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,347 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Elnaz Kaliakhmet played?
Our database contains 1,085 games by Elnaz Kaliakhmet, covering Oct 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 517 wins, 154 draws, 414 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elnaz Kaliakhmet?
1,085 games by Elnaz Kaliakhmet 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.