Prepare against Nazar Talgatov
FM · Kazakhstan · World #2,548 classical · FIDE ID 13743694
Our database contains 270 games by Nazar Talgatov, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nazar Talgatov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nazar Talgatov 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 | 2,357 | 2,365 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,308 | 2,308 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,273 | 2,381 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 119 | 57 | 94 | 44.1% |
| As White | 134 | 68 | 27 | 39 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 136 | 51 | 30 | 55 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nazar Talgatov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nazar Talgatov's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 47.4% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 37 | 27.8% | 64.9% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 9.8% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 11 | 8.3% | 54.5% |
| b3 | 5 | 3.8% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Talgatov usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Talgatov usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Talgatov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 64.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Talgatov usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Talgatov usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Talgatov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 52.1% | 52.6% |
| c6 | 11 | 15.1% | 59.1% |
| g6 | 9 | 12.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 11.0% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 71.4% | 42.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 20.0% | 14.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Nazar Talgatov's chess games
All 270 games by Nazar Talgatov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 119 wins, 57 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,600 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Begmuratov,Khumoyun | 2,514 | Oskemen Open Masters 2026 | B51 |
| Sep 2025 | Mihail Nikitenko | 2,504 | Atyrau Chess Masters IM | C24 |
| Feb 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Apr 2026 | Anuj Shrivatri | 2,478 | Baku Open 2026 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 53 | 27.5 | 2,267 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 43 | 27 | 2,414 |
| 61st Wch U20 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,009 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,241 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,892 |
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 1,659 |
| Paracin Orbis FM 02 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,922 |
| Oskemen Open Masters 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,470 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nazar Talgatov's chess games?
270 games by Nazar Talgatov, from Jul 2018 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 Nazar Talgatov has played.
What does Nazar Talgatov play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Nazar Talgatov opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nazar Talgatov answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Nazar Talgatov play as White?
As White, Nazar Talgatov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nazar Talgatov play as Black?
As Black, Nazar Talgatov most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Nazar Talgatov's FIDE rating?
Nazar Talgatov is currently rated 2,357 in classical chess, 2,308 in rapid and 2,273 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nazar Talgatov played?
Our database contains 270 games by Nazar Talgatov, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 57 draws, 94 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nazar Talgatov?
270 games by Nazar Talgatov 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.