Prepare against Yerlan Tikzhanov
IM · Kazakhstan · World #8,898 classical · FIDE ID 13700510
Our database contains 33 games by Yerlan Tikzhanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yerlan Tikzhanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yerlan Tikzhanov 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 | 2,188 | 2,407 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,395 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,181 | 2,407 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 39.4% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yerlan Tikzhanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yerlan Tikzhanov's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 93.3% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Tikzhanov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Tikzhanov usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Tikzhanov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Tikzhanov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Yerlan Tikzhanov's chess games
All 33 games by Yerlan Tikzhanov 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | J Grant | 2,134 | 33rd World Senior 50+ | A18 |
| Feb 2025 | Petr Skacelik | 2,132 | World Senior Teams +50 | B31 |
| Oct 2025 | Marc Mertens | 2,111 | 33rd World Senior 50+ | B22 |
| Feb 2025 | As Son | 2,097 | World Senior Teams +50 | C03 |
| Jun 2025 | Emir Sharshenbekov | 2,091 | Issykkul Open A | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,159 |
| World Senior Teams +50 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,229 |
| Issykkul Open A | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,218 |
| Kazakhstan Senior Championship | Men 50+ | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,917 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yerlan Tikzhanov's chess games?
33 games by Yerlan Tikzhanov, 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 Yerlan Tikzhanov has played.
What does Yerlan Tikzhanov play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Yerlan Tikzhanov opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yerlan Tikzhanov answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Yerlan Tikzhanov play as White?
As White, Yerlan Tikzhanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yerlan Tikzhanov play as Black?
As Black, Yerlan Tikzhanov most often plays: Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Yerlan Tikzhanov's FIDE rating?
Yerlan Tikzhanov is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid and 2,181 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,407 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Yerlan Tikzhanov played?
Our database contains 33 games by Yerlan Tikzhanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 10 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yerlan Tikzhanov?
33 games by Yerlan Tikzhanov 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.