Prepare against Murat Zhunusov
IM · Kazakhstan · World #35,623 classical · FIDE ID 13701002
Our database contains 93 games by Murat Zhunusov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Murat Zhunusov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Murat Zhunusov 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 | 1,956 | 2,259 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 2,246 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 2,205 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 36 | 16 | 41 | 38.7% |
| As White | 46 | 18 | 7 | 21 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 47 | 18 | 9 | 20 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Murat Zhunusov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Murat Zhunusov's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 71.7% | 48.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 15.2% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 13.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zhunusov usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Zhunusov usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Zhunusov usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Zhunusov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Zhunusov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 52.0% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 28.0% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 66.7% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Murat Zhunusov's chess games
All 93 games by Murat Zhunusov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 36 wins, 16 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Dmitry Bocharov | 2,571 | 10th Izmailov Memorial Open | E33 |
| Nov 2015 | Baurzhan Kassimov | 2,440 | 4th Central Asia Cup | B89 |
| Feb 2012 | Aibek Iskakov | 2,407 | ch-KAZ U20 | C50 |
| Jul 2004 | Subbaraman Meenakshi | 2,341 | Olomouc Open | D85 |
| Jul 2004 | Nisha Mohota | 2,331 | Olomouc Open | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orsha Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 2,108 |
| ch-Tomsk | 2006 | 9 | 2 | 2,087 |
| Barnaul Lepikhin Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,141 |
| 10th Izmailov Memorial Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,297 |
| ch-KAZ U20 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,941 |
| Zonal 3.4 | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 1,750 |
| 12th IBCA Olympiad Blind | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,303 |
| 5th IBCA World Cup | 2005 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,520 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Murat Zhunusov's chess games?
93 games by Murat Zhunusov, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Murat Zhunusov has played.
What does Murat Zhunusov play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Murat Zhunusov opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Murat Zhunusov answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Murat Zhunusov play as White?
As White, Murat Zhunusov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Murat Zhunusov play as Black?
As Black, Murat Zhunusov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Albin Countergambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Murat Zhunusov's FIDE rating?
Murat Zhunusov is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Murat Zhunusov played?
Our database contains 93 games by Murat Zhunusov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 16 draws, 41 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Murat Zhunusov?
93 games by Murat Zhunusov 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.