Prepare against Sultan Chubakov
FM · Kyrgyzstan · World #9,889 classical · FIDE ID 13803468
When preparing against Sultan Chubakov, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 16.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 480 games by Sultan Chubakov, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sultan Chubakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sultan Chubakov 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 | 2,172 | 2,330 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,091 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,126 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 480 | 139 | 127 | 214 | 29.0% |
| As White | 234 | 81 | 65 | 88 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 246 | 58 | 62 | 126 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sultan Chubakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sultan Chubakov's side.
First moves as White (234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 203 | 86.8% | 49.8% |
| c4 | 28 | 12.0% | 33.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 49.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Chubakov usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Chubakov usually continues c4 (53.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Chubakov usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 33.9% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Chubakov usually continues Nc3 (18.8% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Chubakov usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Chubakov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 74.8% | 44.8% |
| c6 | 25 | 21.7% | 22.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 72 | 87.8% | 30.6% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 11.0% | 27.8% |
Sultan Chubakov's chess games
All 480 games by Sultan Chubakov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 139 wins, 127 draws, 214 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E08 | Catalan | 59 | 20/23/16 | 33.9% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 8/5/10 | 34.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 59 | 19/9/31 | 32.2% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 30 | 5/5/20 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 1/3/10 | 7.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Tuan Minh Tran | 2,529 | Budapest Rigochess IM | D12 |
| Dec 2025 | Igor Janik | 2,528 | Titled Tue | E00 |
| May 2023 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,466 | Ayvalik Iris | A42 |
| May 2023 | Branko Tadic | 2,436 | Ayvalik Iris | D23 |
| Jun 2023 | Shreyas Royal | 2,429 | Prague Open | E08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 32 | 13 | 2,174 |
| Budapest FS09 Nadassy | 2019 | 19 | 9 | 2,072 |
| ch-KGZ FL | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,913 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,016 |
| Wch U10 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,652 |
| Budapest FS09 Development | 2017 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,868 |
| Budapest FS06 Development | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,804 |
| Budapest FS06 Nadassy | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Emil Szalanczi (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sultan Chubakov's chess games?
480 games by Sultan Chubakov, from Sep 2016 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 Chubakov has played.
What does Sultan Chubakov play on the first move as White?
Across 234 games with White in our database, Sultan Chubakov opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sultan Chubakov answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Sultan Chubakov play as White?
As White, Sultan Chubakov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (59 games, 33.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 234 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sultan Chubakov play as Black?
As Black, Sultan Chubakov most often plays: Sicilian (59 games, 32.2% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (20 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 246 games.
What is Sultan Chubakov's FIDE rating?
Sultan Chubakov is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Sultan Chubakov played?
Our database contains 480 games by Sultan Chubakov, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 127 draws, 214 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sultan Chubakov?
480 games by Sultan Chubakov 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.