Prepare against Nurislam Sultankhan
Kazakhstan · World #35,842 classical · FIDE ID 447013893
Our database contains 46 games by Nurislam Sultankhan, covering Jan 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nurislam Sultankhan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nurislam Sultankhan 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 | 1,955 | 1,982 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 2,063 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,026 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 45.7% |
| As White | 24 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nurislam Sultankhan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nurislam Sultankhan's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 58.3% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 41.7% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Sultankhan usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Sultankhan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Sultankhan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Sultankhan usually continues b3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sultankhan usually continues b3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sultankhan usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Nurislam Sultankhan's chess games
All 46 games by Nurislam Sultankhan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2024 - 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: 21 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E00 | Catalan | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Alikhan Khazhatuly | 2,203 | Aktobe Open 2026 - Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial | Open (U2400) | C48 |
| Apr 2026 | Matei-Andrei Badescu | 2,060 | FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O10 | A05 |
| Apr 2026 | Akims Jefimovs | 2,014 | FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O10 | A05 |
| Apr 2026 | Lev Jevglevski | 1,968 | FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O10 | E04 |
| Apr 2026 | Arkhip Morozov | 1,912 | FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O10 | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1,937 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Boys Under 10 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,790 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O10 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,193 |
| ch-Asia U08 | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,336 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B10 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,902 |
| Aktobe Open 2026 - Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial | Open (U2400) | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,950 |
| ch-Asia Rapid U08 | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 1,689 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O10 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,979 |
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Where can I find Nurislam Sultankhan's chess games?
46 games by Nurislam Sultankhan, from Jan 2024 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 Nurislam Sultankhan has played.
What does Nurislam Sultankhan play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Nurislam Sultankhan opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nurislam Sultankhan answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Nurislam Sultankhan play as White?
As White, Nurislam Sultankhan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nurislam Sultankhan play as Black?
As Black, Nurislam Sultankhan most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Nurislam Sultankhan's FIDE rating?
Nurislam Sultankhan is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Nurislam Sultankhan played?
Our database contains 46 games by Nurislam Sultankhan, covering Jan 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nurislam Sultankhan?
46 games by Nurislam Sultankhan 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.