Prepare against Nauanova Zhaniya
WFM · Kazakhstan · World #25,628 classical · FIDE ID 13780956
When preparing against Nauanova Zhaniya, expect 1.c4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 83 games by Nauanova Zhaniya, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nauanova Zhaniya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nauanova Zhaniya 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 | 2,014 | 2,071 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,999 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 1,930 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 37 | 15 | 31 | 44.6% |
| As White | 41 | 21 | 8 | 12 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 42 | 16 | 7 | 19 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nauanova Zhaniya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nauanova Zhaniya's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 32 | 78.0% | 64.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 14.6% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 78% of White games, 64.1% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Zhaniya usually continues g3 (79.2% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Zhaniya usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Zhaniya usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zhaniya usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zhaniya usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 95.0% | 52.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 80.0% | 46.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Nauanova Zhaniya's chess games
All 83 games by Nauanova Zhaniya in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 37 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Anastasia Kirtadze | 2,233 | World Youth Girls U18 | A20 |
| Mar 2026 | Zeinep Sultanbek | 2,165 | Kazakhstan Championship Semifinal 2026 | Women | A07 |
| Apr 2025 | Nomin Radnaev | 2,159 | 22nd BCC Open | A14 |
| Mar 2026 | Zhansaya Sholpanbek | 2,041 | Kazakhstan Championship Semifinal 2026 | Women | E62 |
| Jan 2026 | Yasmina Alemanova | 2,036 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Girls Under 18 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2026 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,006 |
| ch-KAZ w 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 2 | 1,915 |
| Kazakhstan Championship Semifinal 2026 | Women | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,060 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship | Girls Under 18 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,780 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Girls Under 18 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,029 |
| Kazakhstan Championship U20 2026 | Girls | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,953 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Girls Under 18 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,040 |
| Kazakhstan Championship U20 2026 | Blitz Girls | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nauanova Zhaniya's chess games?
83 games by Nauanova Zhaniya, from Aug 2021 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 Nauanova Zhaniya has played.
What does Nauanova Zhaniya play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Nauanova Zhaniya opens with 1.c4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nauanova Zhaniya answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Nauanova Zhaniya play as White?
As White, Nauanova Zhaniya's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 69.2% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nauanova Zhaniya play as Black?
As Black, Nauanova Zhaniya most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Nauanova Zhaniya's FIDE rating?
Nauanova Zhaniya is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Nauanova Zhaniya played?
Our database contains 83 games by Nauanova Zhaniya, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nauanova Zhaniya?
83 games by Nauanova Zhaniya 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.