Prepare against Kazybek Nogerbek
GM · Kazakhstan · World #620 classical · FIDE ID 13710427
When preparing against Kazybek Nogerbek, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 1,335 games by Kazybek Nogerbek, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kazybek Nogerbek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kazybek Nogerbek 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 | 2,495 | 2,544 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,466 | 2,554 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,499 | 2,577 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,335 | 591 | 431 | 313 | 44.3% |
| As White | 672 | 315 | 224 | 133 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 663 | 276 | 207 | 180 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kazybek Nogerbek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kazybek Nogerbek's side.
First moves as White (671 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 293 | 43.7% | 63.3% |
| e4 | 215 | 32.0% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 106 | 15.8% | 62.7% |
| c4 | 53 | 7.9% | 77.4% |
| c3 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Nogerbek usually continues c4 (56.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nogerbek usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Nogerbek usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Nogerbek usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Nogerbek usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Nogerbek usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (328 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 120 | 36.6% | 49.2% |
| c5 | 94 | 28.7% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 32 | 9.8% | 51.6% |
| g6 | 28 | 8.5% | 67.9% |
| d5 | 25 | 7.6% | 68.0% |
| Nc6 | 19 | 5.8% | 84.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 158 | 74.5% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 23 | 10.8% | 45.7% |
| g6 | 13 | 6.1% | 80.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 2.4% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Kazybek Nogerbek's chess games
All 1,335 games by Kazybek Nogerbek in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 591 wins, 431 draws, 313 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 57 | 18/32/7 | 31.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 40 | 20/14/6 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 33 | 16/4/13 | 48.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 33 | 17/11/5 | 51.5% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 31 | 13/9/9 | 41.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 6/13/1 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 78 | 29/29/20 | 37.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 52 | 34/8/10 | 65.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 34 | 8/14/12 | 23.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 32 | 7/15/10 | 21.9% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 30 | 15/7/8 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 27 | 8/9/10 | 29.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 23 | 5/9/9 | 21.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 14/0/6 | 70.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,801 | World Blitz 2024 | E00 |
| Feb 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,792 | Titled Tue Late | D35 |
| Dec 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,749 | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | B06 |
| Dec 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,738 | World Blitz 2024 | A45 |
| Dec 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,737 | World Rapid 2024 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 306 | 192.5 | 2,500 |
| ch-KAZ | 2023 | 59 | 30 | 2,409 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 42 | 21.5 | 2,576 |
| World ol U16 | 2019 | 27 | 14 | 2,320 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 26 | 14 | 2,593 |
| Wch U14 | 2018 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,319 |
| AZE-KAZ U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 22 | 16 | 2,016 |
| Wch U10 | 2014 | 21 | 14 | 1,969 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Denis Makhnev (17 games) · Volodar Murzin (12 games) · Zhandos Agmanov (11 games) · Aldiyar Ansat (11 games) · Alisher Suleymenov (10 games) · Ramazan Zhalmakhanov (10 games)
Interactive opening tree from all 1,335 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kazybek Nogerbek's chess games?
1,335 games by Kazybek Nogerbek, from Dec 2012 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 Kazybek Nogerbek has played.
What does Kazybek Nogerbek play on the first move as White?
Across 671 games with White in our database, Kazybek Nogerbek opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kazybek Nogerbek answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Kazybek Nogerbek play as White?
As White, Kazybek Nogerbek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (57 games, 31.6% win rate); English Opening (40 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (33 games, 48.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 672 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kazybek Nogerbek play as Black?
As Black, Kazybek Nogerbek most often plays: Indian Defense (78 games, 37.2% win rate); Modern Defense (52 games, 65.4% win rate); Catalan (34 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 663 games.
What is Kazybek Nogerbek's FIDE rating?
Kazybek Nogerbek is currently rated 2,495 in classical chess, 2,466 in rapid and 2,499 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,544 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Kazybek Nogerbek played?
Our database contains 1,335 games by Kazybek Nogerbek, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 591 wins, 431 draws, 313 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kazybek Nogerbek?
1,335 games by Kazybek Nogerbek 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.