Prepare against Rizat Ulan
CM · Kazakhstan · World #21,637 classical · FIDE ID 13794795
When preparing against Rizat Ulan, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 88 games by Rizat Ulan, covering Dec 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rizat Ulan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rizat Ulan 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 | 2,140 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 2,028 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,952 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 45 | 16 | 27 | 51.1% |
| As White | 40 | 19 | 9 | 12 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 48 | 26 | 7 | 15 | 54.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rizat Ulan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rizat Ulan's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 80.0% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Ulan usually continues Nf3 (73.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ulan usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Ulan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Ulan usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Ulan usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 36.0% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 32.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 24.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 87.5% | 60.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Rizat Ulan's chess games
All 88 games by Rizat Ulan in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - 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: 45 wins, 16 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Nurmuhammad Nematillakhonov | 2,020 | KAZ-World Boys Blitz 2026 | A46 |
| Sep 2026 | Radin Reshad | 1,949 | Guba Open 2026 | Group A | E40 |
| Jan 2026 | Adinur Adilbek | 1,926 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Boys Under 10 | A45 |
| Jan 2026 | Arystan Zhanabayev | 1,917 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Boys Under 10 | B31 |
| Dec 2025 | Qiyu Shao | 1,916 | Hong Kong Open 2025 | A18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | 2026 | 11 | 9 | 2,141 |
| ch-Asia U08 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,555 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,088 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Boys Under 10 | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,982 |
| Hong Kong Open 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,000 |
| KAZ-World Boys Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
| ch-World School U07 | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 1,412 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B10 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,901 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nurmuhammad Nematillakhonov (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rizat Ulan's chess games?
88 games by Rizat Ulan, from Dec 2022 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 Rizat Ulan has played.
What does Rizat Ulan play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Rizat Ulan opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rizat Ulan answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Rizat Ulan play as White?
As White, Rizat Ulan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rizat Ulan play as Black?
As Black, Rizat Ulan most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Rizat Ulan's FIDE rating?
Rizat Ulan is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (May 2026).
How many games has Rizat Ulan played?
Our database contains 88 games by Rizat Ulan, covering Dec 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 16 draws, 27 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rizat Ulan?
88 games by Rizat Ulan 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.