Prepare against Ibragim Galymzhanuly
Kazakhstan · World #23,198 classical · FIDE ID 13727915
When preparing against Ibragim Galymzhanuly, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 38 games by Ibragim Galymzhanuly, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ibragim Galymzhanuly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ibragim Galymzhanuly 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 | 2,032 | 2,072 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,039 | 2,059 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,054 | 2,150 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 31.6% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ibragim Galymzhanuly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ibragim Galymzhanuly's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 63.2% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Galymzhanuly usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Galymzhanuly usually continues Bf4 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Galymzhanuly usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Galymzhanuly usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Galymzhanuly usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Ibragim Galymzhanuly's chess games
All 38 games by Ibragim Galymzhanuly in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 12 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Nikita Afanasiev | 2,583 | Aktobe Dvorkovich Rapid Open | C01 |
| Sep 2025 | Evgeniya Doluhanova | 2,272 | Atyrau Chess Masters WIM | B40 |
| Jun 2022 | Gulmira Dauletova | 2,220 | Aktobe Dvorkovich Rapid Open | D10 |
| Aug 2024 | Mansur Khassenov | 1,982 | FIDE World Rapid Team | D10 |
| Sep 2025 | Malika Japparbekova | 1,958 | Atyrau Chess Masters WIM | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atyrau Chess Masters WIM | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,122 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Final | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,729 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,946 |
| Oskemen Open 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,026 |
| Aktobe Dvorkovich Rapid Open | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 2,405 |
| ch-KAZ U18 | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,890 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 1,781 |
| Aktobe Dvorkovich Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ibragim Galymzhanuly's chess games?
38 games by Ibragim Galymzhanuly, from Dec 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 Ibragim Galymzhanuly has played.
What does Ibragim Galymzhanuly play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Ibragim Galymzhanuly opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ibragim Galymzhanuly answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Ibragim Galymzhanuly play as White?
As White, Ibragim Galymzhanuly's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ibragim Galymzhanuly play as Black?
As Black, Ibragim Galymzhanuly most often plays: Alekhine Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Ibragim Galymzhanuly's FIDE rating?
Ibragim Galymzhanuly is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 2,039 in rapid and 2,054 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Ibragim Galymzhanuly played?
Our database contains 38 games by Ibragim Galymzhanuly, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ibragim Galymzhanuly?
38 games by Ibragim Galymzhanuly 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.