Prepare against Imangali Akhilbay
FM · Kazakhstan · World #2,102 classical · FIDE ID 13734857
Our database contains 549 games by Imangali Akhilbay, covering Nov 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Imangali Akhilbay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Imangali Akhilbay 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 | 2,378 | 2,392 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,302 | 2,346 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,261 | 2,335 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 549 | 224 | 105 | 220 | 40.8% |
| As White | 271 | 122 | 50 | 99 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 278 | 102 | 55 | 121 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Imangali Akhilbay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Imangali Akhilbay's side.
First moves as White (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 134 | 49.4% | 53.0% |
| d4 | 96 | 35.4% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 25 | 9.2% | 66.0% |
| b3 | 13 | 4.8% | 57.7% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Akhilbay usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Akhilbay usually continues Nf3 (45.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Akhilbay usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Akhilbay usually continues Bf4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Akhilbay usually continues Bf4 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Akhilbay usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 39.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 52 | 37.7% | 58.7% |
| c6 | 9 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 6.5% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 8 | 5.8% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 61.0% | 45.7% |
| e6 | 12 | 15.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 15.6% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.5% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Imangali Akhilbay's chess games
All 549 games by Imangali Akhilbay in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 224 wins, 105 draws, 220 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 48 | 22/6/20 | 45.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 12/2/11 | 48.0% |
| A45 | London System | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 6/10/4 | 30.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Sam Shankland | 2,677 | Titled Tue Late | D46 |
| Mar 2024 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,633 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Mar 2024 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,631 | Titled Tue Late | A48 |
| Aug 2025 | Vladimir Akopian | 2,582 | Fujairah Global Masters | B40 |
| Apr 2024 | Denis Kadric | 2,558 | Titled Tue Late | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 187 | 103 | 2,355 |
| Wch Blitz | 2022 | 20 | 5 | 2,053 |
| Vladimir Dvorkovich Open | 2026 | 14 | 5 | 2,217 |
| ch-KAZ 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,402 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 13 | 9 | 2,418 |
| Wch Rapid | 2022 | 12 | 3 | 2,212 |
| Astana Zhuldyzdary Open A | 2023 | 10 | 3 | 1,828 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,451 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Imangali Akhilbay's chess games?
549 games by Imangali Akhilbay, from Nov 2017 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 Imangali Akhilbay has played.
What does Imangali Akhilbay play on the first move as White?
Across 271 games with White in our database, Imangali Akhilbay opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Imangali Akhilbay answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Imangali Akhilbay play as White?
As White, Imangali Akhilbay's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (48 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 48.0% win rate); London System (24 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 271 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Imangali Akhilbay play as Black?
As Black, Imangali Akhilbay most often plays: French: Classical Variation (20 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 278 games.
What is Imangali Akhilbay's FIDE rating?
Imangali Akhilbay is currently rated 2,378 in classical chess, 2,302 in rapid and 2,261 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Imangali Akhilbay played?
Our database contains 549 games by Imangali Akhilbay, covering Nov 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 224 wins, 105 draws, 220 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Imangali Akhilbay?
549 games by Imangali Akhilbay 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.