Prepare against Gulnar Balakanova
WFM · Kazakhstan · World #94,136 classical · FIDE ID 13705890
When preparing against Gulnar Balakanova, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Gulnar Balakanova, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gulnar Balakanova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gulnar Balakanova 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 | 1,746 | 2,171 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,794 | 2,055 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,711 | 2,055 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 7 | 3 | 24 | 20.6% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gulnar Balakanova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gulnar Balakanova's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 75.0% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Balakanova usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Balakanova usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Balakanova usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Balakanova usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Gulnar Balakanova's chess games
All 34 games by Gulnar Balakanova in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 7 wins, 3 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D71 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Alexandra Samaganova | 1,864 | Wch Blitz w | D71 |
| Dec 2020 | Saltanat Muratova | 1,855 | KAZ Cup Rapid w | B24 |
| Dec 2022 | Marina Martins de Aguiar | 1,779 | Wch Blitz w | B21 |
| Dec 2022 | Jocelyn Chen | 1,754 | Wch Rapid w | B33 |
| Mar 2026 | Amina Aminova | 1,580 | Kazakhstan Championship Semifinal 2026 | Women | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz w | 2022 | 15 | 4.5 | 1,788 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2022 | 11 | 2 | 1,738 |
| KAZ Cup Rapid w | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,919 |
| Kazakhstan Championship Semifinal 2026 | Women | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,700 |
| KAZ Cup Blitz w | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,626 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gulnar Balakanova's chess games?
34 games by Gulnar Balakanova, from May 2010 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 Gulnar Balakanova has played.
What does Gulnar Balakanova play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Gulnar Balakanova opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gulnar Balakanova answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gulnar Balakanova play as White?
As White, Gulnar Balakanova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gulnar Balakanova play as Black?
As Black, Gulnar Balakanova most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Gulnar Balakanova's FIDE rating?
Gulnar Balakanova is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess, 1,794 in rapid and 1,711 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Gulnar Balakanova played?
Our database contains 34 games by Gulnar Balakanova, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 3 draws, 24 losses (20.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gulnar Balakanova?
34 games by Gulnar Balakanova 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.