Prepare against Serik Soltanov
FM · Kazakhstan · World #10,119 classical · FIDE ID 13701142
Our database contains 103 games by Serik Soltanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Serik Soltanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Serik Soltanov 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 | 2,168 | 2,380 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,128 | 2,369 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,186 | 2,325 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 43 | 43 | 17 | 41.7% |
| As White | 52 | 23 | 23 | 6 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 51 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Serik Soltanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Serik Soltanov's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 94.2% | 67.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 67.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Soltanov usually continues c4 (68.4% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Soltanov usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Soltanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Soltanov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Soltanov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 45.5% | 85.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 40.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 61.5% | 65.6% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 23.1% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Serik Soltanov's chess games
All 103 games by Serik Soltanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 43 wins, 43 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Andrei Gurbanov | 2,283 | 23rd IPCA Wch Blitz | D36 |
| Feb 2012 | Madina Davletbayeva | 2,236 | ch-KAZ qual | A41 |
| Feb 2012 | Nursultan Kenzhalin | 2,169 | ch-KAZ qual | D48 |
| Dec 2012 | Daniil Postnikov | 2,156 | Pavlodar Open | D85 |
| Feb 2012 | Adilkhan Kozhabekov | 2,142 | ch-KAZ qual | E95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,076 |
| 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1,986 |
| 24th IPCA WCh | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,959 |
| ch-KAZ qual | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,317 |
| 25th IPCA World Individual Chess Championship 2026 | Rapid | Open | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,018 |
| 1st IPCA Asian Chess Championship for People with Physical Disabilities Standard | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,038 |
| IPCA Wch 23rd | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,029 |
| ch-IPCA Online | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 1,940 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Serik Soltanov's chess games?
103 games by Serik Soltanov, from Apr 2003 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 Serik Soltanov has played.
What does Serik Soltanov play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Serik Soltanov opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Serik Soltanov answers 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Serik Soltanov play as White?
As White, Serik Soltanov's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Serik Soltanov play as Black?
As Black, Serik Soltanov most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Serik Soltanov's FIDE rating?
Serik Soltanov is currently rated 2,168 in classical chess, 2,128 in rapid and 2,186 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,380 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Serik Soltanov played?
Our database contains 103 games by Serik Soltanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 43 draws, 17 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Serik Soltanov?
103 games by Serik Soltanov 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.