Prepare against Sultan Amanzhol

Kazakhstan · World #25,384 classical · FIDE ID 13716166

When preparing against Sultan Amanzhol, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 45 games by Sultan Amanzhol, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sultan Amanzhol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sultan Amanzhol 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sultan Amanzhol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sultan Amanzhol's side.

First moves as White (22 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.5% score
  • …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Amanzhol usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
  • …d5 (18% of these games) — Amanzhol usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
  • …e6 (9% of these games) — Amanzhol usually continues c4 (0.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)

Sultan Amanzhol's chess games

All 45 games by Sultan Amanzhol in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - Sep 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, 17 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Sultan Amanzhol's chess games?

45 games by Sultan Amanzhol, from Oct 2015 to Sep 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 Sultan Amanzhol has played.

What does Sultan Amanzhol play on the first move as White?

Across 22 games with White in our database, Sultan Amanzhol opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sultan Amanzhol answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Sultan Amanzhol play as White?

As White, Sultan Amanzhol's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Sultan Amanzhol play as Black?

As Black, Sultan Amanzhol most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.

What is Sultan Amanzhol's FIDE rating?

Sultan Amanzhol is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Jul 2021).

How many games has Sultan Amanzhol played?

Our database contains 45 games by Sultan Amanzhol, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses (40.0% win rate).

How do I prepare against Sultan Amanzhol?

45 games by Sultan Amanzhol 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.

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