Prepare against Zalkar Kurbanbaev
Kyrgyzstan · World #24,204 classical · FIDE ID 13808524
Our database contains 115 games by Zalkar Kurbanbaev, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zalkar Kurbanbaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zalkar Kurbanbaev 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 | 2,024 | 2,201 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 2,057 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,160 | 2,160 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 43 | 24 | 48 | 37.4% |
| As White | 58 | 26 | 9 | 23 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 57 | 17 | 15 | 25 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 82.8% | 51.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 15.5% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kurbanbaev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kurbanbaev usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kurbanbaev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kurbanbaev usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kurbanbaev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kurbanbaev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 86.4% | 39.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 41.3% |
Zalkar Kurbanbaev's chess games
All 115 games by Zalkar Kurbanbaev in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 43 wins, 24 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Johannes Florstedt | 2,391 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | C02 |
| Jun 2025 | Amilal Munkhdalai | 2,385 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B47 |
| Jun 2025 | Imangali Akhilbay | 2,385 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | C07 |
| Jun 2025 | Nurlan Ibrayev | 2,379 | Issykkul Open A | C71 |
| Apr 2025 | Mark Smirnov | 2,336 | Zonal 3.4 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,431 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 6 | 2,311 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,097 |
| Bishkek Impuls Cup | 2021 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,690 |
| Korumdu Issykkul Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| ch-KGZ | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,111 |
| Zonal 3.4 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,244 |
| KGZ Olimp U16 qual | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,506 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zalkar Kurbanbaev's chess games?
115 games by Zalkar Kurbanbaev, from Feb 2019 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 Zalkar Kurbanbaev has played.
What does Zalkar Kurbanbaev play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Zalkar Kurbanbaev opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zalkar Kurbanbaev answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zalkar Kurbanbaev play as White?
As White, Zalkar Kurbanbaev's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zalkar Kurbanbaev play as Black?
As Black, Zalkar Kurbanbaev most often plays: English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Zalkar Kurbanbaev's FIDE rating?
Zalkar Kurbanbaev is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 2,160 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Zalkar Kurbanbaev played?
Our database contains 115 games by Zalkar Kurbanbaev, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 24 draws, 48 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zalkar Kurbanbaev?
115 games by Zalkar Kurbanbaev 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.