Prepare against Azamat Utegaliyev
Kazakhstan · World #1,375 classical · FIDE ID 13702467
Our database contains 145 games by Azamat Utegaliyev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Azamat Utegaliyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Azamat Utegaliyev 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 | 2,419 | 2,522 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,483 | 2,605 | Mar 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,430 | 2,575 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 52 | 58 | 35 | 35.9% |
| As White | 68 | 26 | 27 | 15 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 77 | 26 | 31 | 20 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Azamat Utegaliyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Azamat Utegaliyev's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 12.1% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 10.6% | 78.6% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Utegaliyev usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Utegaliyev usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Utegaliyev usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Utegaliyev usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Utegaliyev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 17.9% | 92.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 17.9% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 12.8% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 42.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 17.9% | 20.0% |
| b5 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
Azamat Utegaliyev's chess games
All 145 games by Azamat Utegaliyev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 52 wins, 58 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Evgeny Romanov | 2,596 | 17th Agzamov Mem 2024 | B23 |
| Jun 2025 | M Yilmaz | 2,586 | Vladimir Dvorkovich Open | B53 |
| Mar 2026 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,557 | 19th Agzamov Memorial 2026 | A46 |
| Nov 2024 | Jakhongir Vakhidov | 2,549 | Kazakhstan Cup Final 2024 | B27 |
| Oct 2024 | Mihail Nikitenko | 2,529 | Oskemen Masters | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan Cup Final 2024 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,464 |
| Vladimir Dvorkovich Open | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,509 |
| 4th UZB President Open A | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,423 |
| Zonal 3.4 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,460 |
| Oskemen Open Masters 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,435 |
| ch-KAZ Semifinal 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,338 |
| Namangan Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,484 |
| G.Borisenko Mem | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,322 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Azamat Utegaliyev's chess games?
145 games by Azamat Utegaliyev, from Apr 2003 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 Azamat Utegaliyev has played.
What does Azamat Utegaliyev play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Azamat Utegaliyev opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Azamat Utegaliyev answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...Nc6 (18% of games).
What openings does Azamat Utegaliyev play as White?
As White, Azamat Utegaliyev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Azamat Utegaliyev play as Black?
As Black, Azamat Utegaliyev most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Azamat Utegaliyev's FIDE rating?
Azamat Utegaliyev is currently rated 2,419 in classical chess, 2,483 in rapid and 2,430 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,522 (May 2017).
How many games has Azamat Utegaliyev played?
Our database contains 145 games by Azamat Utegaliyev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 58 draws, 35 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Azamat Utegaliyev?
145 games by Azamat Utegaliyev 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.