Prepare against Akylzhan Meirkhanuly
FM · Kazakhstan · World #7,255 classical · FIDE ID 13743481
Our database contains 489 games by Akylzhan Meirkhanuly, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Akylzhan Meirkhanuly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Akylzhan Meirkhanuly 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 | 2,220 | 2,340 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,077 | 2,112 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,160 | 2,160 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 489 | 213 | 47 | 229 | 43.6% |
| As White | 244 | 120 | 20 | 104 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 245 | 93 | 27 | 125 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Akylzhan Meirkhanuly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Akylzhan Meirkhanuly's side.
First moves as White (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 106 | 43.6% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 80 | 32.9% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 18.1% | 48.9% |
| e4 | 12 | 4.9% | 62.5% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Meirkhanuly usually continues c4 (50.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Meirkhanuly usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Meirkhanuly usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Meirkhanuly usually continues Nc3 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Meirkhanuly usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Meirkhanuly usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 97 | 85.1% | 50.5% |
| c5 | 14 | 12.3% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 96.1% | 38.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
Akylzhan Meirkhanuly's chess games
All 489 games by Akylzhan Meirkhanuly 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: 213 wins, 47 draws, 229 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 49 | 23/8/18 | 46.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 25 | 11/1/13 | 44.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 13/0/10 | 56.5% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 18 | 14/0/4 | 77.8% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 25 | 12/2/11 | 48.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 8/1/12 | 38.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Fier,A | 2,578 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | E00 |
| May 2026 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D31 |
| May 2026 | Jan Klimkowski | 2,514 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E17 |
| Feb 2026 | Adar Tarhan | 2,460 | Titled Tue | B15 |
| Jan 2026 | Anna Shukhman | 2,431 | Titled Tue | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 216 | 101 | 2,245 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 119 | 53 | 2,201 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,277 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,259 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,285 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,145 |
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,318 |
| Zonal 3.4 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,309 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Akylzhan Meirkhanuly's chess games?
489 games by Akylzhan Meirkhanuly, 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 Akylzhan Meirkhanuly has played.
What does Akylzhan Meirkhanuly play on the first move as White?
Across 243 games with White in our database, Akylzhan Meirkhanuly opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Akylzhan Meirkhanuly answers 1...c6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Akylzhan Meirkhanuly play as White?
As White, Akylzhan Meirkhanuly's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (49 games, 46.9% win rate); Réti Opening (25 games, 44.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (23 games, 56.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 244 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Akylzhan Meirkhanuly play as Black?
As Black, Akylzhan Meirkhanuly most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 245 games.
What is Akylzhan Meirkhanuly's FIDE rating?
Akylzhan Meirkhanuly is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess, 2,077 in rapid and 2,160 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Akylzhan Meirkhanuly played?
Our database contains 489 games by Akylzhan Meirkhanuly, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 213 wins, 47 draws, 229 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Akylzhan Meirkhanuly?
489 games by Akylzhan Meirkhanuly 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.