Prepare against Meruert Kamalidenova
IM · Kazakhstan · World #1,477 classical · FIDE ID 13712802
When preparing against Meruert Kamalidenova, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 24.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 1,023 games by Meruert Kamalidenova, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Meruert Kamalidenova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Meruert Kamalidenova 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 | 2,413 | 2,427 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,381 | 2,398 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,192 | 2,365 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,023 | 465 | 223 | 335 | 45.5% |
| As White | 509 | 254 | 112 | 143 | 49.9% |
| As Black | 514 | 211 | 111 | 192 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Meruert Kamalidenova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Meruert Kamalidenova's side.
First moves as White (505 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 444 | 87.9% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 53 | 10.5% | 67.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kamalidenova usually continues Nf3 (64.2% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kamalidenova usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kamalidenova usually continues d4 (59.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 67.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kamalidenova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kamalidenova usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Kamalidenova usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 204 | 83.6% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 27 | 11.1% | 53.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.0% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.6% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 173 | 88.3% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 8.7% | 41.2% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Meruert Kamalidenova's chess games
All 1,023 games by Meruert Kamalidenova in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - Sep 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: 465 wins, 223 draws, 335 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 44 | 19/10/15 | 43.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 32 | 18/6/8 | 56.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 15/4/8 | 55.6% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 25 | 7/10/8 | 28.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 17/4/4 | 68.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 20 | 14/4/2 | 70.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 42 | 17/11/14 | 40.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 21/6/13 | 52.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 39 | 15/6/18 | 38.5% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 34 | 15/11/8 | 44.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 28 | 12/5/11 | 42.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 27 | 14/3/10 | 51.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 25 | 14/2/9 | 56.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 6/9/10 | 24.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Rauf Mamedov | 2,673 | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A | ? |
| Apr 2026 | Murali Karthikeyan | 2,653 | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A | ? |
| Apr 2023 | Yifan Hou | 2,628 | KAZ-World Rapid w | B43 |
| Sep 2024 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,618 | Karaganda Akim Cup | B51 |
| Jan 2023 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,615 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 95 | 52.5 | 2,356 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 51 | 28 | 2,380 |
| ch-KAZ w | 2022 | 37 | 20 | 2,112 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 33 | 17 | 2,396 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,510 |
| FIDE Grand Swiss w | 2023 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,437 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2019 | 20 | 14 | 2,058 |
| Cheliabinsk Variation A | 2022 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,292 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rameshbabu Vaishali (13 games) · Leya Garifullina (13 games) · Assel Serikbay (12 games) · Amina Kairbekova (11 games) · Xeniya Balabayeva (10 games)
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Where can I find Meruert Kamalidenova's chess games?
1,023 games by Meruert Kamalidenova, from Jan 2014 to Sep 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 Meruert Kamalidenova has played.
What does Meruert Kamalidenova play on the first move as White?
Across 505 games with White in our database, Meruert Kamalidenova opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Meruert Kamalidenova answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Meruert Kamalidenova play as White?
As White, Meruert Kamalidenova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 43.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (32 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 509 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Meruert Kamalidenova play as Black?
As Black, Meruert Kamalidenova most often plays: King's Indian Defense (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 52.5% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 514 games.
What is Meruert Kamalidenova's FIDE rating?
Meruert Kamalidenova is currently rated 2,413 in classical chess, 2,381 in rapid and 2,192 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,427 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Meruert Kamalidenova played?
Our database contains 1,023 games by Meruert Kamalidenova, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 465 wins, 223 draws, 335 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Meruert Kamalidenova?
1,023 games by Meruert Kamalidenova 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.