Prepare against Malika Japparbekova
Kazakhstan · World #41,818 classical · FIDE ID 13732170
Our database contains 69 games by Malika Japparbekova, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Malika Japparbekova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Malika Japparbekova 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 | 1,927 | 2,023 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,861 | 2,064 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 1,998 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 24 | 12 | 33 | 34.8% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 4 | 15 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 8 | 18 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Japparbekova usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Japparbekova usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Japparbekova usually continues exd5 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 100.0% | 52.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 20.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Malika Japparbekova's chess games
All 69 games by Malika Japparbekova in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 24 wins, 12 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Khanzada Amanzhol | 1,963 | Atyrau Chess Masters WIM | B23 |
| Jun 2026 | Balazs,Szabina Zoe | 1,843 | World Youth Girls U16 | B62 |
| Mar 2026 | Kausar Ali | 1,812 | Kazakhstan Championship Semifinal 2026 | Women | B32 |
| Jun 2026 | Nalamalpu Eesha Reddy | 1,798 | World Youth Girls U16 | B23 |
| Mar 2026 | Daliya Diaskyzy | 1,791 | Kazakhstan Championship Semifinal 2026 | Women | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Girls U16 | 2026 | 14 | 6 | 1,919 |
| AZE-KAZ U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,530 |
| Kazakhstan Championship Semifinal 2026 | Women | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,982 |
| Atyrau Chess Masters WIM | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 1,942 |
| Wch FIDE Online U10 Girls Asia Qual | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,407 |
| ch-KAZ U12 Girls | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,447 |
| Oskemen Open 2026 | Open | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,190 |
| ch-Asia U14 Girls | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,384 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Malika Japparbekova's chess games?
69 games by Malika Japparbekova, from Jul 2018 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 Malika Japparbekova has played.
What does Malika Japparbekova play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Malika Japparbekova opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Malika Japparbekova answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Malika Japparbekova play as White?
As White, Malika Japparbekova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Malika Japparbekova play as Black?
As Black, Malika Japparbekova most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Malika Japparbekova's FIDE rating?
Malika Japparbekova is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,861 in rapid and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Malika Japparbekova played?
Our database contains 69 games by Malika Japparbekova, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 12 draws, 33 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Malika Japparbekova?
69 games by Malika Japparbekova 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.