Prepare against Erasyl Zhakan
Kazakhstan · World #18,592 classical · FIDE ID 13722271
Our database contains 66 games by Erasyl Zhakan, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Erasyl Zhakan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erasyl Zhakan 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 | 2,070 | 2,179 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,122 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,189 | 2,189 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 21 | 19 | 26 | 31.8% |
| As White | 37 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erasyl Zhakan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erasyl Zhakan's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 64.9% | 52.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 13.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 10.8% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zhakan usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Zhakan usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Zhakan usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Zhakan usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Zhakan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Zhakan usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Erasyl Zhakan's chess games
All 66 games by Erasyl Zhakan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 21 wins, 19 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Ergali Suleimen | 2,384 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Boys Under 18 | C78 |
| Jul 2023 | Rodion Radzhabov | 2,303 | Astana Zhuldyzdary Open A | A30 |
| Jun 2026 | Mergen Kakabayev | 2,247 | Aktobe Open 2026 - Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial | Open (U2400) | C97 |
| Jan 2026 | Kair Beristenov | 2,227 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Boys Under 18 | B33 |
| Aug 2024 | Vasanth Toure | 2,176 | Prague Summer Open | C22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,286 |
| Astana Zhuldyzdary Open A | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,093 |
| 60th Polanica Zdroj Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,243 |
| Oskemen Open Masters 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,029 |
| Prague Summer Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,193 |
| Aktobe Open 2026 - Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial | Open (U2400) | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,151 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Boys Under 18 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,264 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Boys Under 18 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,302 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erasyl Zhakan's chess games?
66 games by Erasyl Zhakan, from Aug 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 Erasyl Zhakan has played.
What does Erasyl Zhakan play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Erasyl Zhakan opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erasyl Zhakan answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Erasyl Zhakan play as White?
As White, Erasyl Zhakan's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erasyl Zhakan play as Black?
As Black, Erasyl Zhakan most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Erasyl Zhakan's FIDE rating?
Erasyl Zhakan is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,189 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Erasyl Zhakan played?
Our database contains 66 games by Erasyl Zhakan, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 19 draws, 26 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erasyl Zhakan?
66 games by Erasyl Zhakan 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.