Prepare against Zeinep Sultanbek
WIM · Kazakhstan · World #12,680 classical · FIDE ID 13710419
Our database contains 763 games by Zeinep Sultanbek, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zeinep Sultanbek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeinep Sultanbek 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 | 2,133 | 2,165 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,128 | 2,128 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,124 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 763 | 300 | 97 | 366 | 39.3% |
| As White | 380 | 166 | 59 | 155 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 383 | 134 | 38 | 211 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeinep Sultanbek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeinep Sultanbek's side.
First moves as White (380 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 204 | 53.7% | 46.8% |
| Nf3 | 161 | 42.4% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 12 | 3.2% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 46.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Sultanbek usually continues c4 (40.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Sultanbek usually continues c4 (42.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Sultanbek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Sultanbek usually continues g3 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Sultanbek usually continues g3 (55.1% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Sultanbek usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 141 | 82.0% | 42.6% |
| e5 | 19 | 11.0% | 28.9% |
| e6 | 10 | 5.8% | 65.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 75 | 51.4% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 70 | 47.9% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Zeinep Sultanbek's chess games
All 763 games by Zeinep Sultanbek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 300 wins, 97 draws, 366 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 71 | 33/18/20 | 46.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 56 | 20/7/29 | 35.7% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 31 | 10/7/14 | 32.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 27 | 13/4/10 | 48.1% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 17 | 10/0/7 | 58.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 16/7/20 | 37.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 37 | 15/2/20 | 40.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 11/4/13 | 39.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 5/0/12 | 29.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| E08 | Catalan | 13 | 1/1/11 | 7.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Rohith Krishna S | 2,516 | Oskemen Open Masters | E00 |
| Jul 2025 | Aleksey Goganov | 2,516 | Oskemen Open Masters | C70 |
| Oct 2023 | Matthias Dann | 2,477 | Titled Tue Early | E05 |
| May 2024 | Krystian Kuzmicz | 2,471 | Titled Tue Late | B20 |
| Jul 2025 | Artiom Stribuk | 2,468 | Oskemen Open Masters | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 438 | 188 | 2,134 |
| ch-KAZ w | 2023 | 28 | 14.5 | 2,120 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2022 | 17 | 7 | 1,943 |
| Kazakhstan Cup Final w | 2025 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-KAZ w 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 4 | 1,994 |
| Wch U20 Girls Rapid | 2024 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,217 |
| 39th Wch U20 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,158 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,394 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Amina Kairbekova (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeinep Sultanbek's chess games?
763 games by Zeinep Sultanbek, from Oct 2014 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 Zeinep Sultanbek has played.
What does Zeinep Sultanbek play on the first move as White?
Across 380 games with White in our database, Zeinep Sultanbek opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeinep Sultanbek answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Zeinep Sultanbek play as White?
As White, Zeinep Sultanbek's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (71 games, 46.5% win rate); Catalan (56 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 32.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 380 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeinep Sultanbek play as Black?
As Black, Zeinep Sultanbek most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 37.2% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 40.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 383 games.
What is Zeinep Sultanbek's FIDE rating?
Zeinep Sultanbek is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess, 2,128 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Zeinep Sultanbek played?
Our database contains 763 games by Zeinep Sultanbek, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 300 wins, 97 draws, 366 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeinep Sultanbek?
763 games by Zeinep Sultanbek 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.