Prepare against Yerlan Tleukhanov
FM · Kazakhstan · World #4,261 classical · FIDE ID 13749692
When preparing against Yerlan Tleukhanov, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 377 games by Yerlan Tleukhanov, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yerlan Tleukhanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yerlan Tleukhanov 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 | 2,296 | 2,333 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,242 | 2,276 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,265 | 2,322 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 377 | 162 | 49 | 166 | 43.0% |
| As White | 189 | 94 | 27 | 68 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 188 | 68 | 22 | 98 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yerlan Tleukhanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yerlan Tleukhanov's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 144 | 76.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 15 | 7.9% | 76.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 6.9% | 80.8% |
| d4 | 12 | 6.3% | 79.2% |
| e3 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Tleukhanov usually continues Nf3 (49.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Tleukhanov usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Tleukhanov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 76.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Tleukhanov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Tleukhanov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Tleukhanov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 42.9% | 28.8% |
| d6 | 18 | 23.4% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 14 | 18.2% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 10 | 13.0% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 93.2% | 44.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Yerlan Tleukhanov's chess games
All 377 games by Yerlan Tleukhanov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 162 wins, 49 draws, 166 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 9/1/0 | 90.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 21 | 11/1/9 | 52.4% |
| E10 | Catalan | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Nils Grandelius | 2,660 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| Jan 2026 | Pranav Anand | 2,606 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A47 |
| Nov 2025 | Nitzan Steinberg | 2,556 | Titled Tue | C41 |
| Sep 2025 | Guha Mitrabha | 2,515 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| May 2025 | Alisher Suleymenov | 2,515 | ch-KAZ 2025 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 201 | 103.5 | 2,295 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 27 | 15 | 2,362 |
| ch-KAZ 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,238 |
| Qonaev Cup Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,355 |
| Zonal 3.4 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,213 |
| Kazakhstan Championship U20 2026 | Blitz Boys | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,298 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,056 |
| 61st Wch U20 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yerlan Tleukhanov's chess games?
377 games by Yerlan Tleukhanov, from Nov 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 Yerlan Tleukhanov has played.
What does Yerlan Tleukhanov play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Yerlan Tleukhanov opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yerlan Tleukhanov answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Yerlan Tleukhanov play as White?
As White, Yerlan Tleukhanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 90.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yerlan Tleukhanov play as Black?
As Black, Yerlan Tleukhanov most often plays: Indian Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Catalan (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Philidor (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Yerlan Tleukhanov's FIDE rating?
Yerlan Tleukhanov is currently rated 2,296 in classical chess, 2,242 in rapid and 2,265 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Yerlan Tleukhanov played?
Our database contains 377 games by Yerlan Tleukhanov, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 49 draws, 166 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yerlan Tleukhanov?
377 games by Yerlan Tleukhanov 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.