Prepare against Saltanat Muratova
Kazakhstan · World #41,153 classical · FIDE ID 13705776
When preparing against Saltanat Muratova, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 33.3% over 24 games.
Our database contains 140 games by Saltanat Muratova, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Saltanat Muratova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saltanat Muratova 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 | 1,930 | 2,031 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,856 | 1,897 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,828 | 1,863 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 56 | 28 | 56 | 40.0% |
| As White | 66 | 27 | 14 | 25 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 74 | 29 | 14 | 31 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saltanat Muratova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saltanat Muratova's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 98.5% | 51.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Muratova usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Muratova usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Muratova usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Muratova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 95.2% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 79.2% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.8% | 10.0% |
Saltanat Muratova's chess games
All 140 games by Saltanat Muratova in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 56 wins, 28 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 8/5/11 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Madina Davletbayeva | 2,297 | ch-KAZ w | B40 |
| Dec 2020 | Assel Serikbay | 2,247 | KAZ Cup Blitz w | A08 |
| Dec 2020 | Nazerke Nurgali | 2,217 | KAZ Cup Rapid w | E92 |
| May 2016 | Sholpan Zhylkaidarova | 2,181 | ch-KAZ w | C02 |
| Oct 2018 | Viktoria Radeva | 2,163 | Wch U18 Girls | B39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 Girls | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,840 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,016 |
| ch-KAZ w | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,709 |
| Moscow Open B w | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,018 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,753 |
| Zonal 3.4 w | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,974 |
| 23rd Dubai Open B | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,456 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saltanat Muratova's chess games?
140 games by Saltanat Muratova, from Mar 2012 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 Saltanat Muratova has played.
What does Saltanat Muratova play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Saltanat Muratova opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saltanat Muratova answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Saltanat Muratova play as White?
As White, Saltanat Muratova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saltanat Muratova play as Black?
As Black, Saltanat Muratova most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Saltanat Muratova's FIDE rating?
Saltanat Muratova is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,856 in rapid and 1,828 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Saltanat Muratova played?
Our database contains 140 games by Saltanat Muratova, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 28 draws, 56 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saltanat Muratova?
140 games by Saltanat Muratova 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.