Prepare against Kair Beristenov
FM · Kazakhstan · World #3,878 classical · FIDE ID 13777831
When preparing against Kair Beristenov, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%).
Our database contains 117 games by Kair Beristenov, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kair Beristenov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kair Beristenov 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 | 2,307 | 2,307 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,297 | 2,340 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,400 | 2,400 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 54 | 31 | 32 | 46.2% |
| As White | 59 | 32 | 12 | 15 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 58 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kair Beristenov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kair Beristenov's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 64.4% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 12 | 20.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Beristenov usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Beristenov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Beristenov usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Beristenov usually continues Bf4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Beristenov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 75.8% | 56.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 44.4% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
Kair Beristenov's chess games
All 117 games by Kair Beristenov in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 54 wins, 31 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Viacheslav Malyi | 2,391 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | C22 |
| Feb 2026 | Satbek Akhmedinov | 2,381 | Kazakhstan Championship U20 2026 | Boys | D01 |
| Aug 2024 | Eldiar Orozbaev | 2,376 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | C12 |
| Nov 2024 | Asyl Abdyjapar | 2,368 | 1st Kyzylorda Masters | B51 |
| Jun 2026 | Abilmansur Abdilkhair | 2,349 | Aktobe Open 2026 - Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial | Open (U2400) | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,325 |
| 1st Kyzylorda Masters | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,257 |
| Zonal 3.4 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,233 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Boys Under 18 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,149 |
| Aktobe Open 2026 - Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial | Open (U2400) | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,318 |
| Oskemen Open Masters 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,371 |
| Aktobe U14 Open | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 1,684 |
| Kazakhstan Championship U20 2026 | Blitz Boys | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kair Beristenov's chess games?
117 games by Kair Beristenov, from Feb 2020 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 Kair Beristenov has played.
What does Kair Beristenov play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Kair Beristenov opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kair Beristenov answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Kair Beristenov play as White?
As White, Kair Beristenov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Center Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kair Beristenov play as Black?
As Black, Kair Beristenov most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Kair Beristenov's FIDE rating?
Kair Beristenov is currently rated 2,307 in classical chess, 2,297 in rapid and 2,400 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Kair Beristenov played?
Our database contains 117 games by Kair Beristenov, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 31 draws, 32 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kair Beristenov?
117 games by Kair Beristenov 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.