Prepare against Liya Kurmangaliyeva
FM · Kazakhstan · World #2,476 classical · FIDE ID 13725831
When preparing against Liya Kurmangaliyeva, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 25.0% over 28 games.
Our database contains 1,308 games by Liya Kurmangaliyeva, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Liya Kurmangaliyeva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liya Kurmangaliyeva 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 | 2,361 | 2,362 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,227 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,233 | 2,265 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,308 | 556 | 225 | 527 | 42.5% |
| As White | 649 | 282 | 116 | 251 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 659 | 274 | 109 | 276 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liya Kurmangaliyeva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liya Kurmangaliyeva's side.
First moves as White (649 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 322 | 49.6% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 235 | 36.2% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 83 | 12.8% | 49.4% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kurmangaliyeva usually continues Nf3 (50.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kurmangaliyeva usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kurmangaliyeva usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kurmangaliyeva usually continues c4 (50.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kurmangaliyeva usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kurmangaliyeva usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (320 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 223 | 69.7% | 48.7% |
| d6 | 49 | 15.3% | 70.4% |
| e5 | 31 | 9.7% | 41.9% |
| Nc6 | 15 | 4.7% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 111 | 49.6% | 46.4% |
| Nf6 | 77 | 34.4% | 43.5% |
| f5 | 36 | 16.1% | 54.2% |
Liya Kurmangaliyeva's chess games
All 1,308 games by Liya Kurmangaliyeva in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - Sep 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: 556 wins, 225 draws, 527 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 57 | 20/12/25 | 35.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 48 | 20/4/24 | 41.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 44 | 23/9/12 | 52.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 34 | 13/6/15 | 38.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 13/6/14 | 39.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 24 | 13/3/8 | 54.2% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 8/5/10 | 34.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 110 | 58/8/44 | 52.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 41 | 20/6/15 | 48.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 40 | 27/6/7 | 67.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 31 | 15/4/12 | 48.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 12/6/11 | 41.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 29 | 10/4/15 | 34.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 28 | 7/9/12 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 10/2/15 | 37.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,733 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | C40 |
| Jul 2024 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,655 | Titled Tue Early | C55 |
| Feb 2024 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,650 | Titled Tue Early | B67 |
| Jul 2023 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,645 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Apr 2025 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,627 | Titled Tue Early | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 516 | 271.5 | 2,314 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 51 | 21.5 | 2,222 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 31 | 15 | 2,249 |
| ch-KAZ w | 2023 | 27 | 10.5 | 2,039 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2023 | 22 | 13 | 2,089 |
| Kazakhstan Cup Final w | 2025 | 21 | 12 | 2,254 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 20 | 9 | 2,282 |
| Cheliabinsk Variation A | 2022 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,257 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Amina Kairbekova (18 games) · Xeniya Balabayeva (15 games) · Afruza Khamdamova (13 games) · Ayaulym Kaldarova (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liya Kurmangaliyeva's chess games?
1,308 games by Liya Kurmangaliyeva, from Sep 2016 to Sep 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 Liya Kurmangaliyeva has played.
What does Liya Kurmangaliyeva play on the first move as White?
Across 649 games with White in our database, Liya Kurmangaliyeva opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liya Kurmangaliyeva answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games).
What openings does Liya Kurmangaliyeva play as White?
As White, Liya Kurmangaliyeva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 35.1% win rate); Réti Opening (48 games, 41.7% win rate); Catalan (44 games, 52.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 649 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liya Kurmangaliyeva play as Black?
As Black, Liya Kurmangaliyeva most often plays: Sicilian (110 games, 52.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (41 games, 48.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (40 games, 67.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 659 games.
What is Liya Kurmangaliyeva's FIDE rating?
Liya Kurmangaliyeva is currently rated 2,361 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid and 2,233 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Liya Kurmangaliyeva played?
Our database contains 1,308 games by Liya Kurmangaliyeva, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 556 wins, 225 draws, 527 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liya Kurmangaliyeva?
1,308 games by Liya Kurmangaliyeva 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.