Prepare against Gulsana Barpiyeva
WFM · Kazakhstan · World #24,467 classical · FIDE ID 4664353
When preparing against Gulsana Barpiyeva, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 235 games by Gulsana Barpiyeva, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gulsana Barpiyeva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gulsana Barpiyeva 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 | 2,022 | 2,205 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,098 | 2,112 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 78 | 81 | 76 | 33.2% |
| As White | 118 | 47 | 39 | 32 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 117 | 31 | 42 | 44 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gulsana Barpiyeva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gulsana Barpiyeva's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 46.6% | 55.5% |
| c4 | 44 | 37.3% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 13.6% | 53.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Barpiyeva usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Barpiyeva usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Barpiyeva usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Barpiyeva usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Barpiyeva usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Barpiyeva usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 98.6% | 45.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 71.4% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 21.4% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
Gulsana Barpiyeva's chess games
All 235 games by Gulsana Barpiyeva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 78 wins, 81 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 47 | 14/16/17 | 29.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A38 | English Opening | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Ludger Koerholz | 2,371 | Trier Open | A49 |
| Aug 2004 | Ksenia Rybenko | 2,248 | 8th Vlissingen HZ Open | B22 |
| Sep 2001 | Gyorgy Jamrich | 2,246 | 19th Balaton Open | A40 |
| Jun 2012 | Shayesteh Ghader Pour | 2,241 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | B43 |
| Apr 2003 | Polina Zilberman | 2,199 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2022 | 54 | 30.5 | 2,076 |
| BL 0506 w | 2006 | 10 | 4 | 2,035 |
| 1st Nancy Festival | 2003 | 9 | 1 | 2,032 |
| 19th Balaton Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,296 |
| Trier Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,289 |
| ch-GER w | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
| 8th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,275 |
| 7th Saarlouis Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gulsana Barpiyeva's chess games?
235 games by Gulsana Barpiyeva, from Apr 2003 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 Gulsana Barpiyeva has played.
What does Gulsana Barpiyeva play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Gulsana Barpiyeva opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gulsana Barpiyeva answers 1...c5 (99% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Gulsana Barpiyeva play as White?
As White, Gulsana Barpiyeva's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 40.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gulsana Barpiyeva play as Black?
As Black, Gulsana Barpiyeva most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 29.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Gulsana Barpiyeva's FIDE rating?
Gulsana Barpiyeva is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 2,098 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Gulsana Barpiyeva played?
Our database contains 235 games by Gulsana Barpiyeva, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 81 draws, 76 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gulsana Barpiyeva?
235 games by Gulsana Barpiyeva 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.