Prepare against Maksat Atabayev
GM · Turkmenistan · World #2,516 classical · FIDE ID 14001101
Our database contains 615 games by Maksat Atabayev, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maksat Atabayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksat Atabayev 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 | 2,358 | 2,519 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,436 | 2,527 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,392 | 2,525 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 615 | 267 | 187 | 161 | 43.4% |
| As White | 307 | 144 | 98 | 65 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 308 | 123 | 89 | 96 | 39.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksat Atabayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksat Atabayev's side.
First moves as White (307 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 237 | 77.2% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 13.4% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 29 | 9.4% | 56.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Atabayev usually continues Nf3 (66.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Atabayev usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Atabayev usually continues d4 (52.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Atabayev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Atabayev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Atabayev usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 118 | 79.2% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 14 | 9.4% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 14 | 9.4% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 89.1% | 58.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
Maksat Atabayev's chess games
All 615 games by Maksat Atabayev in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 267 wins, 187 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 42 | 24/12/6 | 57.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 14/7/3 | 58.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 44 | 18/10/16 | 40.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 14/5/4 | 60.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | B10 |
| Dec 2019 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,725 | Wch Rapid | B51 |
| Dec 2016 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,711 | Wch Blitz | C54 |
| Dec 2016 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 2,668 | Wch Rapid | B38 |
| Dec 2016 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,650 | Wch Blitz | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 42 | 19 | 2,538 |
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2016 | 30 | 19 | 2,530 |
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 29 | 11 | 2,452 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 22 | 12 | 2,358 |
| Moscow VAO IM 07 | 2016 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,487 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,264 |
| Moscow ACF Botvinnik Memorial | 2018 | 16 | 14 | 2,165 |
| Moscow Open A | 2015 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,442 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yusup Atabayev (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksat Atabayev's chess games?
615 games by Maksat Atabayev, from Feb 2013 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 Maksat Atabayev has played.
What does Maksat Atabayev play on the first move as White?
Across 307 games with White in our database, Maksat Atabayev opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksat Atabayev answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Maksat Atabayev play as White?
As White, Maksat Atabayev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 307 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksat Atabayev play as Black?
As Black, Maksat Atabayev most often plays: Sicilian (44 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 60.9% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 308 games.
What is Maksat Atabayev's FIDE rating?
Maksat Atabayev is currently rated 2,358 in classical chess, 2,436 in rapid and 2,392 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,519 (May 2017).
How many games has Maksat Atabayev played?
Our database contains 615 games by Maksat Atabayev, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 267 wins, 187 draws, 161 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksat Atabayev?
615 games by Maksat Atabayev 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.