Prepare against Rinat Jumabayev
GM · Kazakhstan · World #247 classical · FIDE ID 13702661
When preparing against Rinat Jumabayev, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 16.7% over 48 games.
Our database contains 3,861 games by Rinat Jumabayev, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rinat Jumabayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rinat Jumabayev 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 | 2,564 | 2,658 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,549 | 2,643 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,487 | 2,699 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,861 | 1,981 | 769 | 1,110 | 51.3% |
| As White | 1,936 | 1,082 | 364 | 490 | 55.9% |
| As Black | 1,925 | 899 | 405 | 620 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rinat Jumabayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rinat Jumabayev's side.
First moves as White (1,935 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 984 | 50.9% | 65.2% |
| Nf3 | 521 | 26.9% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 291 | 15.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 94 | 4.9% | 68.6% |
| e3 | 17 | 0.9% | 76.5% |
| b3 | 11 | 0.6% | 86.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Jumabayev usually continues c4 (61.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Jumabayev usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Jumabayev usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Jumabayev usually continues c4 (72.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Jumabayev usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Jumabayev usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (912 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 395 | 43.3% | 63.5% |
| e5 | 230 | 25.2% | 50.7% |
| e6 | 162 | 17.8% | 59.3% |
| g6 | 53 | 5.8% | 74.5% |
| c6 | 43 | 4.7% | 48.8% |
| d6 | 25 | 2.7% | 76.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (641 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 468 | 73.0% | 55.1% |
| d5 | 70 | 10.9% | 43.6% |
| g6 | 40 | 6.2% | 63.7% |
| e6 | 37 | 5.8% | 55.4% |
| d6 | 25 | 3.9% | 72.0% |
Rinat Jumabayev's chess games
All 3,861 games by Rinat Jumabayev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 1,981 wins, 769 draws, 1,110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 206 | 100/49/57 | 48.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 195 | 109/36/50 | 55.9% |
| D02 | London System | 167 | 113/14/40 | 67.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 156 | 81/36/39 | 51.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 135 | 76/29/30 | 56.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 124 | 65/26/33 | 52.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 71 | 39/9/23 | 54.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 60 | 37/7/16 | 61.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 49 | 26/7/16 | 53.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 45 | 29/6/10 | 64.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 213 | 118/29/66 | 55.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 114 | 39/26/49 | 34.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 110 | 72/13/25 | 65.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 78 | 46/13/19 | 59.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 69 | 31/20/18 | 44.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 66 | 40/6/20 | 60.6% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 61 | 13/26/22 | 21.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 53 | 22/12/19 | 41.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 50 | 25/5/20 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 48 | 8/24/16 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,810 | Titled Tue | A07 |
| Jul 2021 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,806 | FIDE World Cup | D36 |
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,770 | 6th Wch Blitz | D15 |
| Jul 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,769 | 6th Wch Blitz | B41 |
| Feb 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,767 | Titled Tue Early | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,287 | 868 | 2,538 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 147 | 71 | 2,535 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 114 | 56 | 2,535 |
| ch-KAZ | 2020 | 100 | 72.5 | 2,566 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 54 | 32.5 | 2,450 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2014 | 49 | 35 | 2,523 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 33 | 22.5 | 2,676 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 32 | 19 | 2,480 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olexandr Bortnyk (19 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (18 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (16 games) · Jeffery Xiong (16 games) · Alexander Grischuk (16 games) · Quang Liem Le (16 games) · Vladimir Fedoseev (16 games) · Alexey Sarana (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rinat Jumabayev's chess games?
3,861 games by Rinat Jumabayev, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Rinat Jumabayev has played.
What does Rinat Jumabayev play on the first move as White?
Across 1,935 games with White in our database, Rinat Jumabayev opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rinat Jumabayev answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Rinat Jumabayev play as White?
As White, Rinat Jumabayev's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (206 games, 48.5% win rate); Indian Defense (195 games, 55.9% win rate); London System (167 games, 67.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,936 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rinat Jumabayev play as Black?
As Black, Rinat Jumabayev most often plays: Sicilian (213 games, 55.4% win rate); Indian Defense (114 games, 34.2% win rate); Modern Defense (110 games, 65.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,925 games.
What is Rinat Jumabayev's FIDE rating?
Rinat Jumabayev is currently rated 2,564 in classical chess, 2,549 in rapid and 2,487 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,658 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Rinat Jumabayev played?
Our database contains 3,861 games by Rinat Jumabayev, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,981 wins, 769 draws, 1,110 losses (51.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rinat Jumabayev?
3,861 games by Rinat Jumabayev 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.