Prepare against Nursultan Kenzhalin
Kazakhstan · World #21,636 classical · FIDE ID 13705342
Our database contains 48 games by Nursultan Kenzhalin, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nursultan Kenzhalin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nursultan Kenzhalin 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 | 2,044 | 2,237 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,139 | 2,221 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,122 | 2,186 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 17 | 11 | 20 | 35.4% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nursultan Kenzhalin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nursultan Kenzhalin's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Kenzhalin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Kenzhalin usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kenzhalin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
Nursultan Kenzhalin's chess games
All 48 games by Nursultan Kenzhalin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A46 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Semetey Tologontegin | 2,369 | Almaty Open | A41 |
| Feb 2016 | Chingiz Serikbay | 2,358 | ch-KAZ sf | D35 |
| Feb 2016 | Alibek Igambergenov | 2,334 | ch-KAZ sf | E41 |
| Oct 2019 | Gulmira Dauletova | 2,259 | Almaty Open | E04 |
| Feb 2012 | Ivan Kotsur | 2,036 | ch-KAZ qual | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kustanay Ufimtsev Mem | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,248 |
| Almaty Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,294 |
| ch-KAZ sf | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 2,240 |
| Oskemen Open 2026 | Open | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,832 |
| ch-KAZ qual | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,095 |
| ch-KAZ Semifinal 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,080 |
| ch-KAZ | 2015 | 3 | 2 | 2,469 |
| Atyrau Open | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,208 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nursultan Kenzhalin's chess games?
48 games by Nursultan Kenzhalin, from Apr 2007 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 Nursultan Kenzhalin has played.
What does Nursultan Kenzhalin play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Nursultan Kenzhalin opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nursultan Kenzhalin answers 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Nursultan Kenzhalin play as White?
As White, Nursultan Kenzhalin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nursultan Kenzhalin play as Black?
As Black, Nursultan Kenzhalin most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Nursultan Kenzhalin's FIDE rating?
Nursultan Kenzhalin is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess, 2,139 in rapid and 2,122 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Nursultan Kenzhalin played?
Our database contains 48 games by Nursultan Kenzhalin, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nursultan Kenzhalin?
48 games by Nursultan Kenzhalin 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.