Prepare against Nurlan Ibrayev
GM · Kazakhstan · World #2,395 classical · FIDE ID 13700650
Our database contains 467 games by Nurlan Ibrayev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nurlan Ibrayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nurlan Ibrayev 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 | 2,364 | 2,523 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,216 | 2,460 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,252 | 2,530 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 467 | 186 | 141 | 140 | 39.8% |
| As White | 239 | 101 | 80 | 58 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 228 | 85 | 61 | 82 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nurlan Ibrayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nurlan Ibrayev's side.
First moves as White (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 38.5% | 57.6% |
| e4 | 86 | 36.0% | 57.6% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 15.1% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 23 | 9.6% | 65.2% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Ibrayev usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Ibrayev usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Ibrayev usually continues e4 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Ibrayev usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ibrayev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Ibrayev usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 87 | 82.1% | 54.6% |
| e5 | 12 | 11.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.7% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 79.6% | 54.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 7.5% | 14.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Nurlan Ibrayev's chess games
All 467 games by Nurlan Ibrayev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 186 wins, 141 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/11/2 | 35.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 10/8/2 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 23/4/14 | 56.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,674 | FIDE World Cup | E97 |
| Apr 2010 | Csaba Balogh | 2,622 | 12th Dubai Open | D12 |
| May 2010 | Evgeny E. Vorobiov | 2,612 | 2nd Bhubaneswar Open | B30 |
| Jul 2007 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,612 | Pardubice Czech Open | B42 |
| Apr 2019 | Murtas Kazhgaleyev | 2,578 | ch-KAZ | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 48 | 30 | 2,435 |
| ch-KAZ | 2020 | 48 | 26 | 2,433 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2010 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,395 |
| Sardinia World Open A | 2025 | 17 | 10 | 2,399 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2005 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,433 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 16 | 8 | 2,375 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 14 | 7 | 2,513 |
| Wch U20 | 1997 | 13 | 6 | 2,363 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nurlan Ibrayev's chess games?
467 games by Nurlan Ibrayev, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Nurlan Ibrayev has played.
What does Nurlan Ibrayev play on the first move as White?
Across 239 games with White in our database, Nurlan Ibrayev opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nurlan Ibrayev answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Nurlan Ibrayev play as White?
As White, Nurlan Ibrayev's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 239 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nurlan Ibrayev play as Black?
As Black, Nurlan Ibrayev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 56.1% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 228 games.
What is Nurlan Ibrayev's FIDE rating?
Nurlan Ibrayev is currently rated 2,364 in classical chess, 2,216 in rapid and 2,252 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,523 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Nurlan Ibrayev played?
Our database contains 467 games by Nurlan Ibrayev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 141 draws, 140 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nurlan Ibrayev?
467 games by Nurlan Ibrayev 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.