Prepare against Taalaibek Imanaliev
FM · Kyrgyzstan · World #16,493 classical · FIDE ID 13800086
When preparing against Taalaibek Imanaliev, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 17.2% over 29 games.
Our database contains 271 games by Taalaibek Imanaliev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Taalaibek Imanaliev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Taalaibek Imanaliev 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 | 2,090 | 2,399 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,332 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 2,332 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 271 | 87 | 79 | 105 | 32.1% |
| As White | 137 | 51 | 40 | 46 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 134 | 36 | 39 | 59 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Taalaibek Imanaliev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Taalaibek Imanaliev's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 89.1% | 50.4% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 6.6% | 77.8% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.2% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 50.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Imanaliev usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Imanaliev usually continues Nf3 (52.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Imanaliev usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 77.8% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Imanaliev usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Imanaliev usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 66.1% | 47.4% |
| e5 | 16 | 27.1% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 54.3% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 28.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
Taalaibek Imanaliev's chess games
All 271 games by Taalaibek Imanaliev 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: 87 wins, 79 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 29 | 8/6/15 | 27.6% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 29 | 5/11/13 | 17.2% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,677 | Kazan BRICS Games Rapid | C48 |
| Oct 1998 | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | 2,605 | Olympiad-33 | D16 |
| Dec 1994 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,600 | Olympiad-31 | B10 |
| Jan 1993 | Alexander Graf | 2,565 | Bishkek zt | B53 |
| Sep 1996 | Sarunas Sulskis | 2,515 | Olympiad-32 | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frunze | 1989 | 39 | 13.5 | 2,330 |
| ch-KGZ | 2022 | 33 | 21 | 2,105 |
| Frunze International | 1985 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,385 |
| Bishkek zt | 1993 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,460 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 12 | 7 | 2,405 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,437 |
| Kazan BRICS Games Blitz | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,109 |
| Frunze Open | 1989 | 11 | 4 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Taalaibek Imanaliev's chess games?
271 games by Taalaibek Imanaliev, 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 Taalaibek Imanaliev has played.
What does Taalaibek Imanaliev play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Taalaibek Imanaliev opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Taalaibek Imanaliev answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Taalaibek Imanaliev play as White?
As White, Taalaibek Imanaliev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Taalaibek Imanaliev play as Black?
As Black, Taalaibek Imanaliev most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 17.2% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Taalaibek Imanaliev's FIDE rating?
Taalaibek Imanaliev is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,399 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Taalaibek Imanaliev played?
Our database contains 271 games by Taalaibek Imanaliev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 79 draws, 105 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Taalaibek Imanaliev?
271 games by Taalaibek Imanaliev 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.