Prepare against Erzhan Zhakshylykov
IM · Kyrgyzstan · World #2,694 classical · FIDE ID 13804111
When preparing against Erzhan Zhakshylykov, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 616 games by Erzhan Zhakshylykov, covering May 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Erzhan Zhakshylykov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erzhan Zhakshylykov 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 | 2,352 | 2,392 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,255 | 2,329 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,317 | 2,334 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 616 | 280 | 134 | 202 | 45.5% |
| As White | 312 | 146 | 73 | 93 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 304 | 134 | 61 | 109 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erzhan Zhakshylykov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erzhan Zhakshylykov's side.
First moves as White (312 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 167 | 53.5% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 77 | 24.7% | 64.9% |
| c4 | 52 | 16.7% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 3.8% | 70.8% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Zhakshylykov usually continues c4 (53.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zhakshylykov usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Zhakshylykov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 64.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Zhakshylykov usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Zhakshylykov usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Zhakshylykov usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 66 | 43.7% | 55.3% |
| c5 | 52 | 34.4% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 18 | 11.9% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 13 | 8.6% | 65.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 71.3% | 57.6% |
| d5 | 17 | 16.8% | 41.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 6.9% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Erzhan Zhakshylykov's chess games
All 616 games by Erzhan Zhakshylykov in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 280 wins, 134 draws, 202 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 55 | 21/15/19 | 38.2% |
| A10 | English Opening | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A14 | Catalan | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 11/6/8 | 44.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/5/11 | 36.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 1/7/7 | 6.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 2,655 | FIDE World Rapid Team | C64 |
| Dec 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,647 | Titled Tue Early | C84 |
| Jun 2025 | Darmen Sadvakasov | 2,629 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | A28 |
| Dec 2020 | Zaven Andriasian | 2,606 | Levitov Christmas Online Q1 | E68 |
| Nov 2024 | Evgeny Postny | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 227 | 130.5 | 2,337 |
| Botvinnik Cup 2026 | 2026 | 32 | 24 | 2,184 |
| ch-KGZ | 2024 | 31 | 19.5 | 2,210 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,452 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2025 | 19 | 12 | 2,407 |
| Tashkent Sahibkiran Temur Cup | 2024 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,392 |
| ch-KGZ 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,302 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,383 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erzhan Zhakshylykov's chess games?
616 games by Erzhan Zhakshylykov, from May 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 Erzhan Zhakshylykov has played.
What does Erzhan Zhakshylykov play on the first move as White?
Across 312 games with White in our database, Erzhan Zhakshylykov opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erzhan Zhakshylykov answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Erzhan Zhakshylykov play as White?
As White, Erzhan Zhakshylykov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (55 games, 38.2% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 312 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erzhan Zhakshylykov play as Black?
As Black, Erzhan Zhakshylykov most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 304 games.
What is Erzhan Zhakshylykov's FIDE rating?
Erzhan Zhakshylykov is currently rated 2,352 in classical chess, 2,255 in rapid and 2,317 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Erzhan Zhakshylykov played?
Our database contains 616 games by Erzhan Zhakshylykov, covering May 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 280 wins, 134 draws, 202 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erzhan Zhakshylykov?
616 games by Erzhan Zhakshylykov 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.