Prepare against Timur Balmagambetov
Kazakhstan · World #6,513 classical · FIDE ID 13730258
Our database contains 87 games by Timur Balmagambetov, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Timur Balmagambetov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timur Balmagambetov 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 | 2,235 | 2,235 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,296 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,294 | 2,349 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 24 | 20 | 43 | 27.6% |
| As White | 41 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 46 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timur Balmagambetov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timur Balmagambetov's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 100.0% | 45.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.1% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Balmagambetov usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Balmagambetov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Balmagambetov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 95.2% | 32.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Timur Balmagambetov's chess games
All 87 games by Timur Balmagambetov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 24 wins, 20 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Wenjun Ju | 2,563 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | C56 |
| Jun 2023 | Vuppala Prraneeth | 2,498 | 20th Asian Continental Open | A65 |
| Dec 2020 | Zaur Tekeyev | 2,396 | Levitov Christmas Online Q4 | B30 |
| Jun 2023 | Aldiyar Ansat | 2,384 | 20th Asian Continental Open | B70 |
| Jul 2026 | Andreasyan,Edgar | 2,371 | Serbia Open 2026 | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astana Zhuldyzdary Open A | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| 20th Asian Continental Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,262 |
| Astana Chess Day-B | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 2,062 |
| Aksu | 2019 | 8 | 0 | 1,905 |
| 4th Vojvodina Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,196 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,337 |
| 19th Paracin Open A 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timur Balmagambetov's chess games?
87 games by Timur Balmagambetov, from Jan 2018 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 Timur Balmagambetov has played.
What does Timur Balmagambetov play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Timur Balmagambetov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timur Balmagambetov answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Timur Balmagambetov play as White?
As White, Timur Balmagambetov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timur Balmagambetov play as Black?
As Black, Timur Balmagambetov most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Timur Balmagambetov's FIDE rating?
Timur Balmagambetov is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid and 2,294 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Timur Balmagambetov played?
Our database contains 87 games by Timur Balmagambetov, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 20 draws, 43 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timur Balmagambetov?
87 games by Timur Balmagambetov 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.