Prepare against Iskender Mukanov
Kyrgyzstan · World #63,567 classical · FIDE ID 13829599
When preparing against Iskender Mukanov, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Iskender Mukanov, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Iskender Mukanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iskender Mukanov 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 | 1,843 | 1,843 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,761 | 1,761 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,810 | 1,867 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 15 | 2 | 26 | 34.9% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iskender Mukanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iskender Mukanov's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 78.3% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Mukanov usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Mukanov usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mukanov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nc6 (40% of these games) — Mukanov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Mukanov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Mukanov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Iskender Mukanov's chess games
All 43 games by Iskender Mukanov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 15 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Levon Babujian | 2,327 | Botvinnik Cup 2026 | B40 |
| Jun 2025 | A Rath | 2,019 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | B56 |
| Jun 2025 | Darmen Dauren | 2,008 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | D00 |
| Jun 2025 | Matthew Dishman | 1,978 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B20 |
| Jun 2025 | Sabrican Onay Yontar | 1,941 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | C61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,142 |
| Botvinnik Cup 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,112 |
| FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | Asian Continental stage | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,802 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 1,975 |
| Wch U10 rapid | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,263 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 3 | 2 | 2,075 |
| Wch U10 blitz | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,662 |
| World Schools Team Championship 2026 | Asian Continental stage | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,615 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iskender Mukanov's chess games?
43 games by Iskender Mukanov, from Oct 2021 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 Iskender Mukanov has played.
What does Iskender Mukanov play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Iskender Mukanov opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iskender Mukanov answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Iskender Mukanov play as White?
As White, Iskender Mukanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iskender Mukanov play as Black?
As Black, Iskender Mukanov most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Iskender Mukanov's FIDE rating?
Iskender Mukanov is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess, 1,761 in rapid and 1,810 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,843 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Iskender Mukanov played?
Our database contains 43 games by Iskender Mukanov, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iskender Mukanov?
43 games by Iskender Mukanov 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.