Prepare against Medina Zhakenova
Kazakhstan · World #91,470 classical · FIDE ID 13798600
Our database contains 38 games by Medina Zhakenova, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Medina Zhakenova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Medina Zhakenova 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 | 1,754 | 1,754 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,732 | 1,808 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,697 | 1,750 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 31.6% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 42.1% |
Medina Zhakenova's chess games
All 38 games by Medina Zhakenova in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - 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: 12 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Kadora,Rita. | 1,961 | Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | B20 |
| Jun 2026 | Ndreko,Ailin | 1,840 | World Youth Girls U14 | C45 |
| Mar 2026 | Daliya Diaskyzy | 1,791 | Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | B45 |
| Mar 2026 | Yunyi Zhang | 1,682 | Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | C45 |
| Jun 2026 | Jacobsen,Ane Elisabeth | 1,574 | World Youth Girls U14 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,817 |
| Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,907 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Girls Under 14 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,829 |
| KAZ CUP U10-U14 | U14 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,431 |
| World Cadets U12 Girls | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,433 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Medina Zhakenova's chess games?
38 games by Medina Zhakenova, from Mar 2023 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 Medina Zhakenova has played.
What openings does Medina Zhakenova play as White?
As White, Medina Zhakenova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Medina Zhakenova play as Black?
As Black, Medina Zhakenova most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Medina Zhakenova's FIDE rating?
Medina Zhakenova is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess, 1,732 in rapid and 1,697 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,754 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Medina Zhakenova played?
Our database contains 38 games by Medina Zhakenova, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Medina Zhakenova?
38 games by Medina Zhakenova 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.