Prepare against Imangali Akhilbay
IM · Kazakhstan · World #2,693 classical · FIDE ID 13734857
When preparing against Imangali Akhilbay, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 572 games by Imangali Akhilbay, covering Nov 2017 to Sep 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 | 2,352 | 2,392 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,316 | 2,346 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,267 | 2,335 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 572 | 238 | 110 | 224 | 41.6% |
| As White | 282 | 130 | 52 | 100 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 290 | 108 | 58 | 124 | 37.2% |
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 (282 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 135 | 47.9% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 103 | 36.5% | 54.4% |
| c4 | 26 | 9.2% | 67.3% |
| b3 | 13 | 4.6% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 53.3% 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 — 37% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Akhilbay usually continues Bf4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Akhilbay usually continues Bf4 (38.9% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Akhilbay usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 57 | 39.9% | 57.9% |
| c5 | 55 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 6.3% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 8 | 5.6% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 63.0% | 48.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 14.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 14.8% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.2% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Imangali Akhilbay's chess games
All 572 games by Imangali Akhilbay in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 238 wins, 110 draws, 224 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 52 | 24/7/21 | 46.2% |
| A45 | London System | 27 | 12/4/11 | 44.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 12/2/11 | 48.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 21 | 6/10/5 | 28.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
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 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Imangali Akhilbay's chess games?
572 games by Imangali Akhilbay, from Nov 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 Imangali Akhilbay has played.
What does Imangali Akhilbay play on the first move as White?
Across 282 games with White in our database, Imangali Akhilbay opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Imangali Akhilbay answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (15% 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 (52 games, 46.2% win rate); London System (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 48.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 282 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Imangali Akhilbay play as Black?
As Black, Imangali Akhilbay most often plays: English Opening (22 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 290 games.
What is Imangali Akhilbay's FIDE rating?
Imangali Akhilbay is currently rated 2,352 in classical chess, 2,316 in rapid and 2,267 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Imangali Akhilbay played?
Our database contains 572 games by Imangali Akhilbay, covering Nov 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 238 wins, 110 draws, 224 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Imangali Akhilbay?
572 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.