Prepare against Vepaly Halynyazov
Turkmenistan · World #5,656 classical · FIDE ID 14004020
When preparing against Vepaly Halynyazov, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 145 games by Vepaly Halynyazov, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vepaly Halynyazov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vepaly Halynyazov 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 | 2,257 | 2,287 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,044 | 2,044 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,180 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 62 | 24 | 59 | 42.8% |
| As White | 72 | 32 | 11 | 29 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 73 | 30 | 13 | 30 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vepaly Halynyazov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vepaly Halynyazov's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 95.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Halynyazov usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Halynyazov usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Halynyazov usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Halynyazov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Halynyazov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 65.0% | 48.1% |
| c6 | 8 | 20.0% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 42.9% | 38.9% |
Vepaly Halynyazov's chess games
All 145 games by Vepaly Halynyazov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 62 wins, 24 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,700 | Titled Tue | C01 |
| Jun 2024 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue Late | C01 |
| Jun 2024 | Adar Tarhan | 2,470 | Titled Tue Late | C07 |
| Jun 2024 | Mikhail Bryakin | 2,469 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Sep 2026 | Luka Draskovic | 2,468 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 55 | 28.5 | 2,281 |
| Botvinnik Cup 2026 | 2026 | 32 | 14.5 | 1,933 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,371 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,156 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,336 |
| Zonal 3.4 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,064 |
| Aktobe Open 2026 - Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial | Open (U2400) | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,165 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 4 | 4 | 2,565 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vepaly Halynyazov's chess games?
145 games by Vepaly Halynyazov, from Jun 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 Vepaly Halynyazov has played.
What does Vepaly Halynyazov play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Vepaly Halynyazov opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vepaly Halynyazov answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Vepaly Halynyazov play as White?
As White, Vepaly Halynyazov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); London System (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vepaly Halynyazov play as Black?
As Black, Vepaly Halynyazov most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Vepaly Halynyazov's FIDE rating?
Vepaly Halynyazov is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess, 2,044 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (May 2026).
How many games has Vepaly Halynyazov played?
Our database contains 145 games by Vepaly Halynyazov, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 24 draws, 59 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vepaly Halynyazov?
145 games by Vepaly Halynyazov 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.