Prepare against Olzhas Khamzin
FM · Kazakhstan · World #5,964 classical · FIDE ID 13701690
Our database contains 434 games by Olzhas Khamzin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Olzhas Khamzin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olzhas Khamzin 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 | 2,249 | 2,401 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,177 | 2,355 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,000 | 2,355 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 434 | 175 | 46 | 213 | 40.3% |
| As White | 213 | 97 | 23 | 93 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 221 | 78 | 23 | 120 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olzhas Khamzin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olzhas Khamzin's side.
First moves as White (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 96 | 45.1% | 49.5% |
| e4 | 93 | 43.7% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 8.9% | 42.1% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.3% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 49.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Khamzin usually continues c4 (41.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Khamzin usually continues c4 (44.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Khamzin usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Khamzin usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Khamzin usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Khamzin usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 79.0% | 33.7% |
| c6 | 7 | 6.7% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 6.7% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 5.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 78.7% | 43.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Olzhas Khamzin's chess games
All 434 games by Olzhas Khamzin 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: 175 wins, 46 draws, 213 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 19 | 8/1/10 | 42.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,661 | Titled Tue Early | B29 |
| Mar 2022 | Aryan Tari | 2,653 | Titled Tue Early | A48 |
| Mar 2022 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,611 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Jun 2023 | Alexandr Fier | 2,604 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| May 2021 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,567 | Titled Tue | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 341 | 149.5 | 2,198 |
| Olomouc Ave Kontakt Cup IMC | 2007 | 11 | 8 | 2,470 |
| 26th ch-Asia U20 | 2003 | 10 | 6 | 2,313 |
| 7th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| World ol U16 | 2002 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,356 |
| Maralsay Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,377 |
| Wch U14 | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,409 |
| 14th Chigorin Memorial A | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,402 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olzhas Khamzin's chess games?
434 games by Olzhas Khamzin, 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 Olzhas Khamzin has played.
What does Olzhas Khamzin play on the first move as White?
Across 213 games with White in our database, Olzhas Khamzin opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olzhas Khamzin answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Olzhas Khamzin play as White?
As White, Olzhas Khamzin's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 213 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olzhas Khamzin play as Black?
As Black, Olzhas Khamzin most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 221 games.
What is Olzhas Khamzin's FIDE rating?
Olzhas Khamzin is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess, 2,177 in rapid and 2,000 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Olzhas Khamzin played?
Our database contains 434 games by Olzhas Khamzin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 175 wins, 46 draws, 213 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olzhas Khamzin?
434 games by Olzhas Khamzin 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.