Prepare against Ergali Suleimen
IM · Kazakhstan · World #2,152 classical · FIDE ID 13724452
When preparing against Ergali Suleimen, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as White, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 499 games by Ergali Suleimen, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ergali Suleimen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ergali Suleimen 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 | 2,376 | 2,419 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,367 | 2,393 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,309 | 2,412 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 499 | 201 | 114 | 184 | 40.3% |
| As White | 240 | 109 | 59 | 72 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 259 | 92 | 55 | 112 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ergali Suleimen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ergali Suleimen's side.
First moves as White (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 238 | 99.2% | 57.6% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Suleimen usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Suleimen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Suleimen usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- 1.a4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Suleimen usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 128 | 95.5% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 81.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 19.0% | 56.3% |
Ergali Suleimen's chess games
All 499 games by Ergali Suleimen in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 201 wins, 114 draws, 184 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 17/9/10 | 47.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 12/7/5 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 3/8/7 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/3/12 | 42.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 12/2/11 | 48.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 7/3/11 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 3/4/11 | 16.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Oct 2023 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,726 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Jun 2024 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 2,668 | Baku Open | B42 |
| Oct 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,646 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Jul 2025 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,644 | Titled Tue Early | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 128 | 68.5 | 2,334 |
| Wch Blitz | 2022 | 20 | 6 | 2,141 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,413 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,469 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,506 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,486 |
| ch-KAZ 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 6 | 2,382 |
| ch-KAZ 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ergali Suleimen's chess games?
499 games by Ergali Suleimen, from Jun 2016 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 Ergali Suleimen has played.
What does Ergali Suleimen play on the first move as White?
Across 240 games with White in our database, Ergali Suleimen opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.a4 (0% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ergali Suleimen answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Ergali Suleimen play as White?
As White, Ergali Suleimen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 47.2% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 240 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ergali Suleimen play as Black?
As Black, Ergali Suleimen most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (21 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 259 games.
What is Ergali Suleimen's FIDE rating?
Ergali Suleimen is currently rated 2,376 in classical chess, 2,367 in rapid and 2,309 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,419 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Ergali Suleimen played?
Our database contains 499 games by Ergali Suleimen, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 201 wins, 114 draws, 184 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ergali Suleimen?
499 games by Ergali Suleimen 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.