Prepare against Saparmyrat Atabayev
GM · Turkmenistan · World #676 classical · FIDE ID 14000571
Our database contains 909 games by Saparmyrat Atabayev, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Saparmyrat Atabayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saparmyrat Atabayev 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 | 2,488 | 2,530 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,365 | 2,365 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,478 | 2,484 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 909 | 430 | 215 | 264 | 47.3% |
| As White | 464 | 239 | 106 | 119 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 445 | 191 | 109 | 145 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saparmyrat Atabayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saparmyrat Atabayev's side.
First moves as White (464 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 371 | 80.0% | 64.0% |
| d4 | 81 | 17.5% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.7% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.9% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Atabayev usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Atabayev usually continues Nf3 (66.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Atabayev usually continues d4 (70.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Atabayev usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Atabayev usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Atabayev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 145 | 71.4% | 64.8% |
| e5 | 53 | 26.1% | 42.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 131 | 78.0% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 29 | 17.3% | 44.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 4.2% | 64.3% |
Saparmyrat Atabayev's chess games
All 909 games by Saparmyrat Atabayev in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 430 wins, 215 draws, 264 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 59 | 31/10/18 | 52.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 42 | 21/11/10 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 8/6/0 | 57.1% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 63 | 39/8/16 | 61.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 23/7/10 | 57.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 38 | 15/12/11 | 39.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D00 | London System | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Arena May 8th | D35 |
| Feb 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,766 | Chessable Masters Play-In | C41 |
| May 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,749 | Chess.com Classic Play-In | D02 |
| Feb 2025 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,741 | Chessable Masters Play-In | B92 |
| Mar 2021 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,726 | Titled Tue | B67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 137 | 81.5 | 2,435 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 35 | 20.5 | 2,536 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,410 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,498 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 20 | 8 | 2,264 |
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,506 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 10 | 2,338 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2024 | 13 | 9 | 2,545 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saparmyrat Atabayev's chess games?
909 games by Saparmyrat Atabayev, from Jun 2013 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 Saparmyrat Atabayev has played.
What does Saparmyrat Atabayev play on the first move as White?
Across 464 games with White in our database, Saparmyrat Atabayev opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saparmyrat Atabayev answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Saparmyrat Atabayev play as White?
As White, Saparmyrat Atabayev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (59 games, 52.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (42 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 464 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saparmyrat Atabayev play as Black?
As Black, Saparmyrat Atabayev most often plays: Sicilian (63 games, 61.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 57.5% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 39.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 445 games.
What is Saparmyrat Atabayev's FIDE rating?
Saparmyrat Atabayev is currently rated 2,488 in classical chess, 2,365 in rapid and 2,478 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,530 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Saparmyrat Atabayev played?
Our database contains 909 games by Saparmyrat Atabayev, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 430 wins, 215 draws, 264 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saparmyrat Atabayev?
909 games by Saparmyrat Atabayev 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.