Prepare against Meyrzhan Barmagambetov
CM · Kazakhstan · World #23,947 classical · FIDE ID 13721593
When preparing against Meyrzhan Barmagambetov, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 159 games by Meyrzhan Barmagambetov, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Meyrzhan Barmagambetov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Meyrzhan Barmagambetov 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 | 2,026 | 2,210 | Jul 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,056 | 2,071 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,047 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 56 | 18 | 85 | 35.2% |
| As White | 80 | 31 | 10 | 39 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 79 | 25 | 8 | 46 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Meyrzhan Barmagambetov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Meyrzhan Barmagambetov's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 50.0% | 48.8% |
| c4 | 24 | 30.0% | 29.2% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 10.0% | 81.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 10.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Barmagambetov usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Barmagambetov usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Barmagambetov usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 29.2% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Barmagambetov usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Barmagambetov usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Barmagambetov usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 31 | 77.5% | 38.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 15.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 78.3% | 30.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 21.7% | 30.0% |
Meyrzhan Barmagambetov's chess games
All 159 games by Meyrzhan Barmagambetov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 56 wins, 18 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Andrey Gorovets | 2,427 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | E33 |
| Apr 2026 | George-Catalin Ardelean | 2,423 | Titled Tue | A04 |
| Apr 2026 | Piotr Piesik | 2,407 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A05 |
| Apr 2026 | Lennis Martinez Ramirez | 2,402 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B13 |
| Apr 2026 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,371 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 37 | 13.5 | 2,078 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 33 | 15 | 2,212 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 14 | 2,169 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 21 | 8 | 2,033 |
| Moscow ACF Botvinnik Memorial | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,061 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,109 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,059 |
| Oskemen Open 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Meyrzhan Barmagambetov's chess games?
159 games by Meyrzhan Barmagambetov, from Mar 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 Meyrzhan Barmagambetov has played.
What does Meyrzhan Barmagambetov play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Meyrzhan Barmagambetov opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Meyrzhan Barmagambetov answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Meyrzhan Barmagambetov play as White?
As White, Meyrzhan Barmagambetov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Meyrzhan Barmagambetov play as Black?
As Black, Meyrzhan Barmagambetov most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Meyrzhan Barmagambetov's FIDE rating?
Meyrzhan Barmagambetov is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 2,056 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Meyrzhan Barmagambetov played?
Our database contains 159 games by Meyrzhan Barmagambetov, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 18 draws, 85 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Meyrzhan Barmagambetov?
159 games by Meyrzhan Barmagambetov 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.