Prepare against Isabek Tanikin
Kazakhstan · World #14,207 classical · FIDE ID 13728717
Our database contains 49 games by Isabek Tanikin, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Isabek Tanikin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Isabek Tanikin 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 | 2,114 | 2,115 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,036 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,067 | 2,068 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 20 | 11 | 18 | 40.8% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Isabek Tanikin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Isabek Tanikin's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 52.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Tanikin usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Tanikin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Tanikin usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 55.6% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Isabek Tanikin's chess games
All 49 games by Isabek Tanikin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - Jul 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: 20 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Amanmuhammet Hommadov | 2,262 | Zonal 3.4 | B12 |
| Jun 2023 | Yeh Yang Liu | 2,040 | 20th Asian Continental Open | B13 |
| Apr 2025 | Aldiyar Zharas | 2,024 | Zonal 3.4 | B90 |
| Aug 2024 | Alimzhan Ayapov | 2,001 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B07 |
| Aug 2024 | Aiaru Altynbek | 1,990 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 1,970 |
| Zonal 3.4 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,130 |
| 20th Asian Continental Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 1,963 |
| Almaty Fizmat Open | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 1,496 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Final | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,652 |
| Wch U10 rapid | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,639 |
| Wch U10 blitz | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,368 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Isabek Tanikin's chess games?
49 games by Isabek Tanikin, from Jan 2017 to Jul 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 Isabek Tanikin has played.
What does Isabek Tanikin play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Isabek Tanikin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Isabek Tanikin answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...e6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Isabek Tanikin play as White?
As White, Isabek Tanikin's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Isabek Tanikin play as Black?
As Black, Isabek Tanikin most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Isabek Tanikin's FIDE rating?
Isabek Tanikin is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 2,067 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Isabek Tanikin played?
Our database contains 49 games by Isabek Tanikin, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Isabek Tanikin?
49 games by Isabek Tanikin 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.