Prepare against Nurali Bolashakov
CM · Kazakhstan · World #8,348 classical · FIDE ID 13792105
Our database contains 317 games by Nurali Bolashakov, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nurali Bolashakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nurali Bolashakov 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 | 2,199 | 2,241 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,171 | 2,217 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,195 | 2,246 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 317 | 129 | 53 | 135 | 40.7% |
| As White | 153 | 74 | 26 | 53 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 164 | 55 | 27 | 82 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nurali Bolashakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nurali Bolashakov's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 91.5% | 58.6% |
| b3 | 11 | 7.2% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Bolashakov usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bolashakov usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Bolashakov usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 7% of White games, 40.9% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Bolashakov usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Bolashakov usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (9% of these games) — Bolashakov usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 65.5% | 39.5% |
| e5 | 13 | 14.9% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 10 | 11.5% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.6% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 90.6% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Nurali Bolashakov's chess games
All 317 games by Nurali Bolashakov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 129 wins, 53 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 5/1/16 | 22.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Peter Svidler | 2,696 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Jan 2026 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,612 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C41 |
| Jan 2026 | Dimitris Alexakis | 2,538 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C41 |
| Feb 2025 | Bilel Bellahcene | 2,502 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Oct 2024 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 199 | 92 | 2,205 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,221 |
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,974 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,951 |
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,066 |
| Wch U08 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,290 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,131 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Boys Under 12 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nurali Bolashakov's chess games?
317 games by Nurali Bolashakov, from May 2022 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 Nurali Bolashakov has played.
What does Nurali Bolashakov play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Nurali Bolashakov opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nurali Bolashakov answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Nurali Bolashakov play as White?
As White, Nurali Bolashakov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nurali Bolashakov play as Black?
As Black, Nurali Bolashakov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 164 games.
What is Nurali Bolashakov's FIDE rating?
Nurali Bolashakov is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess, 2,171 in rapid and 2,195 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Nurali Bolashakov played?
Our database contains 317 games by Nurali Bolashakov, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 53 draws, 135 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nurali Bolashakov?
317 games by Nurali Bolashakov 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.