Prepare against Kazbek Primbetov
FM · Kazakhstan · World #12,749 classical · FIDE ID 13702297
Our database contains 470 games by Kazbek Primbetov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kazbek Primbetov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kazbek Primbetov 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 | 2,132 | 2,321 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,143 | 2,351 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 2,349 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 470 | 187 | 77 | 206 | 39.8% |
| As White | 230 | 104 | 40 | 86 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 240 | 83 | 37 | 120 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kazbek Primbetov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kazbek Primbetov's side.
First moves as White (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 101 | 43.9% | 60.4% |
| e4 | 88 | 38.3% | 44.9% |
| f4 | 19 | 8.3% | 60.5% |
| g3 | 11 | 4.8% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.5% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Primbetov usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Primbetov usually continues Nf3 (77.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Primbetov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 44.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Primbetov usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Primbetov usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Primbetov usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 51.9% | 45.4% |
| e6 | 41 | 39.4% | 39.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 77.3% | 42.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.2% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 4.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.1% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Kazbek Primbetov's chess games
All 470 games by Kazbek Primbetov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 187 wins, 77 draws, 206 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 14/1/2 | 82.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/2/13 | 34.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| A39 | English Opening | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 2,550 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Jun 2013 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,544 | 2nd Golden Sands Europe Open | B78 |
| Mar 2021 | Marius Manolache | 2,533 | Titled Tue | A16 |
| Dec 2020 | Johann Hjartarson | 2,525 | Titled Tue | B58 |
| Mar 2017 | Saveliy Golubov | 2,506 | Budapest Spring Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 190 | 90.5 | 2,258 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 6 | 2,232 |
| Batumi Municipality Cup | 2019 | 13 | 5 | 2,205 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 13 | 7 | 2,004 |
| ch-Alma-Ata City | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,294 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,408 |
| Budapest Spring Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,430 |
| 11th Istanbul Open A | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,326 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kazbek Primbetov's chess games?
470 games by Kazbek Primbetov, from Apr 2003 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 Kazbek Primbetov has played.
What does Kazbek Primbetov play on the first move as White?
Across 230 games with White in our database, Kazbek Primbetov opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kazbek Primbetov answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Kazbek Primbetov play as White?
As White, Kazbek Primbetov's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 82.4% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 230 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kazbek Primbetov play as Black?
As Black, Kazbek Primbetov most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 240 games.
What is Kazbek Primbetov's FIDE rating?
Kazbek Primbetov is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,143 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Kazbek Primbetov played?
Our database contains 470 games by Kazbek Primbetov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 77 draws, 206 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kazbek Primbetov?
470 games by Kazbek Primbetov 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.