Prepare against Nurgazy Zheenbekov
Kyrgyzstan · World #13,533 classical · FIDE ID 13800485
Our database contains 491 games by Nurgazy Zheenbekov, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nurgazy Zheenbekov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nurgazy Zheenbekov 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 | 2,122 | 2,207 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,223 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,207 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 491 | 187 | 53 | 251 | 38.1% |
| As White | 236 | 88 | 27 | 121 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 255 | 99 | 26 | 130 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nurgazy Zheenbekov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nurgazy Zheenbekov's side.
First moves as White (236 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 169 | 71.6% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 14.4% | 41.2% |
| d4 | 29 | 12.3% | 36.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Zheenbekov usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Zheenbekov usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zheenbekov usually continues d4 (39.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 41.2% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Zheenbekov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Zheenbekov usually continues g3 (35.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Zheenbekov usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 73 | 55.3% | 44.5% |
| c6 | 42 | 31.8% | 44.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.8% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 65.1% | 45.4% |
| d5 | 25 | 30.1% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Nurgazy Zheenbekov's chess games
All 491 games by Nurgazy Zheenbekov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 187 wins, 53 draws, 251 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 9/0/9 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 5/1/11 | 29.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 0/2/10 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 15 | 3/0/12 | 20.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Mikhailo Oleksienko | 2,573 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Feb 2022 | Klementy Sychev | 2,553 | Titled Tue Early | B08 |
| Apr 2024 | Dmitry Obolenskikh | 2,537 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Jun 2023 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,526 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| Sep 2023 | Roman Ovetchkin | 2,518 | Titled Tue Early | E08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 396 | 166 | 2,185 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,133 |
| Korumdu Issykkul Open A | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,292 |
| ch-KGZ 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,042 |
| Issykkul Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,186 |
| Zonal 3.4 | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
| Issykkul Open A | 2025 | 8 | 6 | 2,343 |
| 7th SCO Int Team | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,242 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nurgazy Zheenbekov's chess games?
491 games by Nurgazy Zheenbekov, from Jan 2004 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 Nurgazy Zheenbekov has played.
What does Nurgazy Zheenbekov play on the first move as White?
Across 236 games with White in our database, Nurgazy Zheenbekov opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nurgazy Zheenbekov answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Nurgazy Zheenbekov play as White?
As White, Nurgazy Zheenbekov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 236 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nurgazy Zheenbekov play as Black?
As Black, Nurgazy Zheenbekov most often plays: Italian Game (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 255 games.
What is Nurgazy Zheenbekov's FIDE rating?
Nurgazy Zheenbekov is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Nurgazy Zheenbekov played?
Our database contains 491 games by Nurgazy Zheenbekov, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 53 draws, 251 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nurgazy Zheenbekov?
491 games by Nurgazy Zheenbekov 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.