Prepare against Malika Ziyadin
Kazakhstan · World #121,014 classical · FIDE ID 13784854
When preparing against Malika Ziyadin, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Malika Ziyadin, covering Dec 2021 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Malika Ziyadin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Malika Ziyadin 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 | 1,674 | 1,798 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,689 | 1,689 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,663 | 1,683 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 20 | 7 | 12 | 51.3% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 52.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 626 rated games against 452 different opponents, across 72 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 162 | 80 | 20 | 62 | 49.4% | 1,482 | 1,419 | 10 |
| Rapid | 166 | 88 | 5 | 73 | 53.0% | 1,473 | 1,327 | 16 |
| Blitz | 141 | 68 | 4 | 69 | 48.2% | 1,493 | 1,402 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 218 | 46 | 22 | 150 | 21.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 147 | 89 | 16 | 42 | 60.5% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 13 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 69 events, 5 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 113 | 66 | 10 | 37 | 1,649 | 1,675 |
| 2025 | 137 | 72 | 18 | 47 | 1,633 | 1,648 |
| 2024 | 105 | 54 | 16 | 35 | 1,534 | 1,458 |
| 2023 | 153 | 71 | 7 | 75 | 1,396 | 1,215 |
| 2022 | 85 | 45 | 2 | 38 | 1,342 | 1,197 |
| 2021 | 33 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 1,320 | 1,048 |
Where Malika Ziyadin has played
Kazakhstan (66) · China (2) · Egypt (1) · Georgia (1) · Panama (1) · Russia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Malika Ziyadin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Malika Ziyadin's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 90.0% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Ziyadin usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ziyadin usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Ziyadin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Ziyadin usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 57.1% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 42.9% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
Malika Ziyadin's chess games
All 39 games by Malika Ziyadin in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Nov 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: 20 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Adiya Mamesh | 1,776 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Girls Under 12 | C88 |
| Jan 2026 | Botagoz Zhylkozha | 1,724 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Girls Under 12 | B33 |
| Jan 2026 | Aliya Adiletkyzy | 1,589 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Girls Under 12 | C45 |
| Jan 2026 | Inzhu Abibulla | 1,558 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Girls Under 12 | B12 |
| Jan 2026 | Elizaveta Lednikova | 1,553 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Girls Under 12 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,272 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Girls Under 12 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 1,882 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Girls Under 12 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,723 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship | Girls Under 12 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,706 |
| ch-KAZ U08 Girls | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 940 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Malika Ziyadin's chess games?
39 games by Malika Ziyadin, from Dec 2021 to Nov 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 Ziyadin has played.
What does Malika Ziyadin play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Malika Ziyadin opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Malika Ziyadin answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Malika Ziyadin play as White?
As White, Malika Ziyadin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Malika Ziyadin play as Black?
As Black, Malika Ziyadin most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Malika Ziyadin's FIDE rating?
Malika Ziyadin is currently rated 1,674 in classical chess, 1,689 in rapid and 1,663 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,798 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Malika Ziyadin played?
Our database contains 39 games by Malika Ziyadin, covering Dec 2021 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses (51.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Malika Ziyadin?
39 games by Malika Ziyadin 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.