Prepare against Maxat Alaguzov
FM · Kazakhstan · World #2,555 classical · FIDE ID 13702939
When preparing against Maxat Alaguzov, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%).
Our database contains 126 games by Maxat Alaguzov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maxat Alaguzov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maxat Alaguzov 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 | 2,357 | 2,415 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,376 | 2,415 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,315 | 2,415 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 45 | 36 | 45 | 35.7% |
| As White | 65 | 23 | 17 | 25 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 61 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maxat Alaguzov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maxat Alaguzov's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 44.6% | 44.8% |
| e4 | 27 | 41.5% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 12.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 44.8% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Alaguzov usually continues c4 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Alaguzov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Alaguzov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Alaguzov usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Alaguzov usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Alaguzov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 21.9% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 7 | 21.9% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 5 | 15.6% | 90.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Maxat Alaguzov's chess games
All 126 games by Maxat Alaguzov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 45 wins, 36 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Petr Kostenko | 2,514 | ch-KAZ | C60 |
| Oct 2003 | Stanislav Voitsekhovsky | 2,503 | RUS-Cup 300 years | B12 |
| Oct 2007 | Gogineni Rohit | 2,491 | 46th Wch U20 | C99 |
| Oct 2007 | Abhijeet Gupta | 2,470 | 46th Wch U20 | D32 |
| Oct 2003 | Raset Ziatdinov | 2,448 | RUS-Cup 300 years | C96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KAZ | 2008 | 16 | 6 | 2,275 |
| 2nd Alushta Autumn | 2010 | 12 | 8 | 2,479 |
| 46th Wch U20 | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,233 |
| Olomouc Agentura 64 Cup IM-B | 2007 | 11 | 8 | 2,487 |
| World ol U16 | 2002 | 10 | 5 | 2,199 |
| Almaty Seimar Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,295 |
| RUS-Cup 300 years | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,357 |
| ch-Asia U10 | 1998 | 9 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maxat Alaguzov's chess games?
126 games by Maxat Alaguzov, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Maxat Alaguzov has played.
What does Maxat Alaguzov play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Maxat Alaguzov opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maxat Alaguzov answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Maxat Alaguzov play as White?
As White, Maxat Alaguzov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maxat Alaguzov play as Black?
As Black, Maxat Alaguzov most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Maxat Alaguzov's FIDE rating?
Maxat Alaguzov is currently rated 2,357 in classical chess, 2,376 in rapid and 2,315 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,415 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Maxat Alaguzov played?
Our database contains 126 games by Maxat Alaguzov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 36 draws, 45 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maxat Alaguzov?
126 games by Maxat Alaguzov 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.