Prepare against Samazhan Kettebekov
Kazakhstan · World #29,293 classical · FIDE ID 13714643
When preparing against Samazhan Kettebekov, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 36 games by Samazhan Kettebekov, covering Apr 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Samazhan Kettebekov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samazhan Kettebekov 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 | 1,991 | 1,991 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 2,072 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,937 | 2,027 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 50.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2026): 1,487 rated games against 662 different opponents, across 179 events in 9 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 291 | 157 | 60 | 74 | 54.0% | 1,736 | 1,827 | 16 |
| Rapid | 669 | 418 | 62 | 189 | 62.5% | 1,773 | 1,898 | 15 |
| Blitz | 511 | 284 | 32 | 195 | 55.6% | 1,863 | 1,904 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 440 | 112 | 63 | 265 | 25.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 856 | 619 | 82 | 155 | 72.3% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 27 vs IM · 43 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 6 vs WGM · 8 vs WIM · 6 vs WFM · 14 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
8 tournament wins from 165 events, 7 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 183 | 109 | 19 | 55 | 1,866 | 1,982 |
| 2025 | 190 | 119 | 20 | 51 | 1,814 | 1,951 |
| 2024 | 249 | 149 | 24 | 76 | 1,822 | 1,919 |
| 2023 | 215 | 129 | 21 | 65 | 1,651 | 1,766 |
| 2022 | 89 | 44 | 18 | 27 | 1,805 | 1,858 |
| 2021 | 45 | 31 | 4 | 10 | 1,598 | 1,758 |
| 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1,508 | 1,737 |
| 2019 | 179 | 107 | 21 | 51 | 1,650 | 1,774 |
| 2018 | 103 | 60 | 12 | 31 | 1,845 | 1,940 |
| 2017 | 122 | 72 | 9 | 41 | 1,954 | 1,939 |
| 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1,967 | 1,796 |
| 2015 | 38 | 13 | 2 | 23 | 2,156 | 2,015 |
| 2014 | 38 | 16 | 3 | 19 | 2,115 | 1,971 |
| 2013 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 2,064 | 1,964 |
Where Samazhan Kettebekov has played
Kazakhstan (154) · Spain (7) · Uzbekistan (5) · Malaysia (3) · Serbia (3) · England (2) · Italy (2) · Poland (2) · Ukraine (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samazhan Kettebekov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samazhan Kettebekov's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 87.5% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 67.9% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kettebekov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kettebekov usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kettebekov usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Samazhan Kettebekov's chess games
All 36 games by Samazhan Kettebekov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - Oct 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Zlatko Klaric | 2,356 | 19th WchT ICSC Silent | D02 |
| May 2026 | Dragan Zivic | 2,163 | 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Individual Blitz Men | B23 |
| May 2026 | Milos Tonic | 2,085 | 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Team Rapid Men | E49 |
| Oct 2026 | Muhlis | 2,011 | Asia Pacific Deaf Chess Championship 2026 Standard | B00 |
| Oct 2025 | Yuriy Bibikov | 1,995 | FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | E42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th WchT ICSC Silent | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,089 |
| 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Team Classical Men | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,038 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,209 |
| 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Team Rapid Men | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,184 |
| 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Individual Blitz Men | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,013 |
| Asia Pacific Deaf Chess Championship 2026 Standard | 2026 | 4 | 4 | 2,208 |
| 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Individual Rapid Men | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samazhan Kettebekov's chess games?
36 games by Samazhan Kettebekov, from Apr 2014 to Oct 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 Samazhan Kettebekov has played.
What does Samazhan Kettebekov play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Samazhan Kettebekov opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samazhan Kettebekov answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Samazhan Kettebekov play as White?
As White, Samazhan Kettebekov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samazhan Kettebekov play as Black?
As Black, Samazhan Kettebekov most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Samazhan Kettebekov's FIDE rating?
Samazhan Kettebekov is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 1,937 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Samazhan Kettebekov played?
Our database contains 36 games by Samazhan Kettebekov, covering Apr 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 8 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samazhan Kettebekov?
36 games by Samazhan Kettebekov 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.