Prepare against Zarina Nurgaliyeva
WIM · Kazakhstan · World #4,030 classical · FIDE ID 13730096
When preparing against Zarina Nurgaliyeva, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 23.7% over 38 games.
Our database contains 1,267 games by Zarina Nurgaliyeva, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zarina Nurgaliyeva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zarina Nurgaliyeva 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 | 2,302 | 2,344 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,184 | 2,257 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,233 | 2,353 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,267 | 582 | 181 | 504 | 45.9% |
| As White | 635 | 328 | 92 | 215 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 632 | 254 | 89 | 289 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zarina Nurgaliyeva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zarina Nurgaliyeva's side.
First moves as White (635 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 596 | 93.9% | 58.6% |
| d4 | 29 | 4.6% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Nurgaliyeva usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nurgaliyeva usually continues Nf3 (66.9% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Nurgaliyeva usually continues d4 (58.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Nurgaliyeva usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Nurgaliyeva usually continues c4 (77.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Nurgaliyeva usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (317 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 278 | 87.7% | 47.5% |
| c6 | 29 | 9.1% | 53.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 2.2% | 57.1% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 217 | 99.1% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Zarina Nurgaliyeva's chess games
All 1,267 games by Zarina Nurgaliyeva in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 582 wins, 181 draws, 504 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 91 | 54/10/27 | 59.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 87 | 35/16/36 | 40.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 82 | 39/12/31 | 47.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 63 | 36/6/21 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 49 | 30/7/12 | 61.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 39 | 18/4/17 | 46.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 55 | 21/8/26 | 38.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 53 | 26/9/18 | 49.1% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 38 | 9/7/22 | 23.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 35 | 16/3/16 | 45.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 33 | 13/2/18 | 39.4% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 26 | 12/4/10 | 46.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 26 | 10/3/13 | 38.5% |
| D02 | London System | 24 | 14/2/8 | 58.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 6/4/14 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 8/2/11 | 38.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Le,Quang Liem | 2,731 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | B06 |
| Aug 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,698 | Titled Tue Late | B03 |
| Mar 2025 | A Shirov | 2,652 | Titled Tue Early | C48 |
| Jul 2025 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,650 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Jul 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,635 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 477 | 225 | 2,255 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 34 | 17.5 | 2,234 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 22 | 13 | 2,396 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2023 | 22 | 16.5 | 1,975 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 10 | 2,214 |
| World Youth Girls U16 | 2025 | 22 | 15 | 2,177 |
| Kazakhstan Cup Final w | 2025 | 20 | 11 | 2,280 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 9 | 1,580 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ayaulym Kaldarova (13 games) · Valeria Kleymenova (13 games) · Afruza Khamdamova (13 games) · Xeniya Balabayeva (12 games) · Elnaz Kaliakhmet (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zarina Nurgaliyeva's chess games?
1,267 games by Zarina Nurgaliyeva, from Jul 2017 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 Zarina Nurgaliyeva has played.
What does Zarina Nurgaliyeva play on the first move as White?
Across 635 games with White in our database, Zarina Nurgaliyeva opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zarina Nurgaliyeva answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Zarina Nurgaliyeva play as White?
As White, Zarina Nurgaliyeva's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (91 games, 59.3% win rate); Sicilian (87 games, 40.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (82 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 635 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zarina Nurgaliyeva play as Black?
As Black, Zarina Nurgaliyeva most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (55 games, 38.2% win rate); Italian Game (53 games, 49.1% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 23.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 632 games.
What is Zarina Nurgaliyeva's FIDE rating?
Zarina Nurgaliyeva is currently rated 2,302 in classical chess, 2,184 in rapid and 2,233 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Zarina Nurgaliyeva played?
Our database contains 1,267 games by Zarina Nurgaliyeva, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 582 wins, 181 draws, 504 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zarina Nurgaliyeva?
1,267 games by Zarina Nurgaliyeva 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.