Prepare against Mergen Kakabayev
FM · Turkmenistan · World #7,817 classical · FIDE ID 14002990
Our database contains 32 games by Mergen Kakabayev, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mergen Kakabayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mergen Kakabayev 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 | 2,209 | 2,355 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,254 | 2,299 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,335 | 2,386 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 34.4% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mergen Kakabayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mergen Kakabayev's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Kakabayev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kakabayev usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kakabayev usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Mergen Kakabayev's chess games
All 32 games by Mergen Kakabayev in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Andrey Drygalov | 2,431 | Russian Chess Crown A | C95 |
| Dec 2023 | Artem Pingin | 2,419 | World Blitz 2023 | C12 |
| Dec 2024 | I Rees | 2,262 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Dec 2024 | Anastasios Mihailidis | 2,201 | Titled Tue Early | B36 |
| Feb 2026 | Riyad Makhmudov | 2,115 | Russian Chess Crown A | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,304 |
| Zonal 3.4 | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,984 |
| Aktobe Open 2026 - Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial | Open (U2400) | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,051 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,342 |
| World Blitz 2023 | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2,376 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mergen Kakabayev's chess games?
32 games by Mergen Kakabayev, from May 2016 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 Mergen Kakabayev has played.
What does Mergen Kakabayev play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Mergen Kakabayev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mergen Kakabayev answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mergen Kakabayev play as White?
As White, Mergen Kakabayev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mergen Kakabayev play as Black?
As Black, Mergen Kakabayev most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Mergen Kakabayev's FIDE rating?
Mergen Kakabayev is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess, 2,254 in rapid and 2,335 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (May 2018).
How many games has Mergen Kakabayev played?
Our database contains 32 games by Mergen Kakabayev, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mergen Kakabayev?
32 games by Mergen Kakabayev 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.