Prepare against Danis Kuandykuly
FM · Kazakhstan · World #1,800 classical · FIDE ID 13752260
Our database contains 410 games by Danis Kuandykuly, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Danis Kuandykuly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danis Kuandykuly 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 | 2,394 | 2,417 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,157 | 2,299 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,324 | 2,332 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 410 | 170 | 72 | 168 | 41.5% |
| As White | 201 | 88 | 34 | 79 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 209 | 82 | 38 | 89 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 199 | 99.0% | 51.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kuandykuly usually continues Nf3 (50.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kuandykuly usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kuandykuly usually continues d4 (47.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kuandykuly usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 57.4% | 57.3% |
| e5 | 42 | 38.9% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 96.9% | 46.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
Danis Kuandykuly's chess games
All 410 games by Danis Kuandykuly in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 170 wins, 72 draws, 168 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 31 | 15/3/13 | 48.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 9/2/12 | 39.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 43 | 22/6/15 | 51.2% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Alexey Sarana | 2,683 | KazChess Masters RR 2025 | B92 |
| Dec 2025 | Aditya Mittal | 2,624 | World Blitz 2025 | E25 |
| Dec 2025 | Andrei Volokitin | 2,619 | World Blitz 2025 | C60 |
| Dec 2023 | Stepan Zilka | 2,615 | Wch Blitz | D29 |
| Dec 2025 | Gleb Dudin | 2,585 | World Blitz 2025 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 101 | 45.5 | 2,185 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,146 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,471 |
| Wch U10 | 2023 | 17 | 12.5 | 1,851 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 13 | 5 | 2,408 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,406 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,132 |
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,336 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danis Kuandykuly's chess games?
410 games by Danis Kuandykuly, from May 2019 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 Danis Kuandykuly has played.
What does Danis Kuandykuly play on the first move as White?
Across 201 games with White in our database, Danis Kuandykuly opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danis Kuandykuly answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Danis Kuandykuly play as White?
As White, Danis Kuandykuly's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 39.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 201 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danis Kuandykuly play as Black?
As Black, Danis Kuandykuly most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 51.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 209 games.
What is Danis Kuandykuly's FIDE rating?
Danis Kuandykuly is currently rated 2,394 in classical chess, 2,157 in rapid and 2,324 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,417 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Danis Kuandykuly played?
Our database contains 410 games by Danis Kuandykuly, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 72 draws, 168 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danis Kuandykuly?
410 games by Danis Kuandykuly 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.