Prepare against Serikbay Temirbayev
GM · Kazakhstan · World #2,324 classical · FIDE ID 13700022
Our database contains 550 games by Serikbay Temirbayev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Serikbay Temirbayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Serikbay Temirbayev 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 | 2,367 | 2,498 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,483 | 2,483 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,351 | 2,425 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 550 | 173 | 268 | 109 | 31.5% |
| As White | 275 | 94 | 149 | 32 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 275 | 79 | 119 | 77 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Serikbay Temirbayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Serikbay Temirbayev's side.
First moves as White (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 247 | 89.8% | 59.9% |
| c4 | 18 | 6.5% | 77.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 59.9% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Temirbayev usually continues c4 (59.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Temirbayev usually continues c4 (61.2% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Temirbayev usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 77.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Temirbayev usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Temirbayev usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Temirbayev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 117 | 87.3% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 12 | 9.0% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 100 | 89.3% | 47.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 8.0% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Serikbay Temirbayev's chess games
All 550 games by Serikbay Temirbayev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 173 wins, 268 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 36 | 9/25/2 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 35 | 7/24/4 | 20.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 33 | 11/17/5 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 24 | 10/9/5 | 41.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 55 | 12/30/13 | 21.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 8/11/14 | 24.2% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 24 | 12/7/5 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1986 | Konstantin Z Lerner | 2,550 | ch-URS FL54 | E13 |
| Sep 1996 | Dibyendu Barua | 2,550 | Olympiad-32 | D12 |
| Jun 1992 | Vasil Spasov | 2,550 | Olympiad-30 | C06 |
| Oct 1998 | Igor Efimov | 2,530 | Olympiad-33 | D27 |
| Jan 1989 | Vladimir Malaniuk | 2,520 | Alma-Ata | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KAZ | 2012 | 33 | 18 | 2,405 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2019 | 33 | 17 | 2,276 |
| Alma-Ata | 1995 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,445 |
| RUS-Cup | 1999 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,538 |
| ch-URS FL54 | 1986 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,338 |
| World Senior Teams +50 | 2026 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,385 |
| Olympiad-30 | 1992 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,628 |
| Cheliabinsk-B | 1991 | 14 | 9 | 2,519 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Serikbay Temirbayev's chess games?
550 games by Serikbay Temirbayev, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Serikbay Temirbayev has played.
What does Serikbay Temirbayev play on the first move as White?
Across 275 games with White in our database, Serikbay Temirbayev opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Serikbay Temirbayev answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Serikbay Temirbayev play as White?
As White, Serikbay Temirbayev's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (36 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (35 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 275 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Serikbay Temirbayev play as Black?
As Black, Serikbay Temirbayev most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (55 games, 21.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (33 games, 24.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (24 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 275 games.
What is Serikbay Temirbayev's FIDE rating?
Serikbay Temirbayev is currently rated 2,367 in classical chess, 2,483 in rapid and 2,351 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,498 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Serikbay Temirbayev played?
Our database contains 550 games by Serikbay Temirbayev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 268 draws, 109 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Serikbay Temirbayev?
550 games by Serikbay Temirbayev 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.