Prepare against Kausar Ali
Kazakhstan · World #63,215 classical · FIDE ID 13729306
When preparing against Kausar Ali, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 41 games by Kausar Ali, covering Nov 2017 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Kausar Ali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kausar Ali 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 | 1,846 | 1,846 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,756 | 1,758 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,647 | 1,648 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 18 | 5 | 18 | 43.9% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 36.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 756 rated games against 500 different opponents, across 85 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 348 | 181 | 46 | 121 | 52.0% | 1,451 | 1,442 | 9 |
| Rapid | 137 | 62 | 11 | 64 | 45.3% | 1,468 | 1,346 | 6 |
| Blitz | 201 | 84 | 5 | 112 | 41.8% | 1,465 | 1,310 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 293 | 55 | 32 | 206 | 18.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 221 | 138 | 27 | 56 | 62.4% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 4 vs WIM · 11 vs WFM · 8 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37 | 19 | 6 | 12 | 1,737 | 1,804 |
| 2025 | 45 | 27 | 4 | 14 | 1,667 | 1,763 |
| 2024 | 148 | 74 | 19 | 55 | 1,645 | 1,661 |
| 2023 | 89 | 41 | 16 | 32 | 1,375 | 1,332 |
| 2022 | 76 | 36 | 3 | 37 | 1,371 | 1,241 |
| 2021 | 25 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 1,258 | 1,040 |
| 2020 | 36 | 19 | 5 | 12 | 1,276 | 1,256 |
| 2019 | 118 | 60 | 8 | 50 | 1,352 | 1,262 |
| 2018 | 164 | 69 | 10 | 85 | 1,431 | 1,248 |
| 2017 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 1,538 | 1,298 |
Where Kausar Ali has played
Kazakhstan (77) · Kyrgyzstan (3) · Thailand (3) · Albania (1) · Spain (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kausar Ali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kausar Ali's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 78.9% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ali usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ali usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Ali usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Ali usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ali usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Kausar Ali's chess games
All 41 games by Kausar Ali in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - Nov 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Vera Kashirina | 1,733 | Kazakhstan Championship Semifinal 2026 | Women | B90 |
| Jan 2026 | Aiza Tulekenova | 1,705 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship | Girls Under 16 | B01 |
| Jan 2026 | Sofiya Skurygina | 1,679 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship | Girls Under 16 | B10 |
| Jan 2026 | Aluna Aubakirova | 1,666 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Girls Under 16 | B50 |
| Jan 2026 | Azel Tulekenova | 1,661 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship | Girls Under 16 | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship | Girls Under 16 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,785 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Girls Under 16 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,819 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Girls Under 16 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,814 |
| Kazakhstan Championship Semifinal 2026 | Women | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,745 |
| Aktobe U14 Open | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,344 |
| ch-Asian U08 Girls Rapid | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1,170 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 729 |
| ch-KAZ U12 Girls | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,452 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kausar Ali's chess games?
41 games by Kausar Ali, from Nov 2017 to Nov 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 Kausar Ali has played.
What does Kausar Ali play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Kausar Ali opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kausar Ali answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Kausar Ali play as White?
As White, Kausar Ali's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kausar Ali play as Black?
As Black, Kausar Ali most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Kausar Ali's FIDE rating?
Kausar Ali is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,756 in rapid and 1,647 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,846 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Kausar Ali played?
Our database contains 41 games by Kausar Ali, covering Nov 2017 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kausar Ali?
41 games by Kausar Ali 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.