Prepare against Raian Zhumagali

WCM · Kazakhstan · World #102,319 classical · FIDE ID 13730150

When preparing against Raian Zhumagali, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).

Our database contains 77 games by Raian Zhumagali, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raian Zhumagali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raian Zhumagali 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raian Zhumagali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raian Zhumagali's side.

First moves as White (39 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 48.3% score
  • …c6 (27% of these games) — Zhumagali usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
  • …c5 (27% of these games) — Zhumagali usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
  • …e5 (20% of these games) — Zhumagali usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
• 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …d5 (100% of these games) — Zhumagali usually continues c4 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)

Raian Zhumagali's chess games

All 77 games by Raian Zhumagali in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 33 wins, 6 draws, 38 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Raian Zhumagali's chess games?

77 games by Raian Zhumagali, from Jun 2017 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 Raian Zhumagali has played.

What does Raian Zhumagali play on the first move as White?

Across 39 games with White in our database, Raian Zhumagali opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raian Zhumagali answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).

What openings does Raian Zhumagali play as White?

As White, Raian Zhumagali's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Raian Zhumagali play as Black?

As Black, Raian Zhumagali most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.

What is Raian Zhumagali's FIDE rating?

Raian Zhumagali is currently rated 1,723 in classical chess, 1,640 in rapid and 1,689 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,725 (Mar 2026).

How many games has Raian Zhumagali played?

Our database contains 77 games by Raian Zhumagali, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 6 draws, 38 losses (42.9% win rate).

How do I prepare against Raian Zhumagali?

77 games by Raian Zhumagali 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.

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