Prepare against Ramazan Zhalmakhanov
GM · Kazakhstan · World #961 classical · FIDE ID 13706357
Our database contains 941 games by Ramazan Zhalmakhanov, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ramazan Zhalmakhanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ramazan Zhalmakhanov 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 | 2,455 | 2,510 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,445 | 2,495 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,481 | 2,531 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 941 | 401 | 256 | 284 | 42.6% |
| As White | 470 | 216 | 131 | 123 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 471 | 185 | 125 | 161 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ramazan Zhalmakhanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ramazan Zhalmakhanov's side.
First moves as White (470 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 353 | 75.1% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 62 | 13.2% | 55.6% |
| Nc3 | 24 | 5.1% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 21 | 4.5% | 81.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zhalmakhanov usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Zhalmakhanov usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Zhalmakhanov usually continues d4 (51.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Zhalmakhanov usually continues Nc3 (71.9% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Zhalmakhanov usually continues Bf4 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Zhalmakhanov usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 153 | 66.8% | 59.2% |
| e5 | 53 | 23.1% | 45.3% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 3.5% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 92 | 52.6% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 71 | 40.6% | 48.6% |
| d6 | 9 | 5.1% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov's chess games
All 941 games by Ramazan Zhalmakhanov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 401 wins, 256 draws, 284 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 42 | 19/14/9 | 45.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 14/12/11 | 37.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 36 | 24/2/10 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 32 | 14/8/10 | 43.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 19/5/7 | 61.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 9/12/5 | 34.6% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 10/6/2 | 55.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 33 | 20/7/6 | 60.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 16/8/8 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27 | 12/10/5 | 44.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 25 | 10/9/6 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 25 | 5/7/13 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Arena 2nd Jan | D37 |
| Oct 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,767 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Feb 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,736 | Titled Tue | B02 |
| Nov 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,700 | Titled Tue Late | A14 |
| Oct 2023 | Xiangzhi Bu | 2,690 | Asian Games tt | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 113 | 76 | 2,528 |
| ch-KAZ | 2023 | 72 | 37.5 | 2,433 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 42 | 18 | 2,457 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 32 | 18 | 2,591 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 25 | 10 | 2,325 |
| Kazakhstan Cup Final 2024 | 2024 | 21 | 12 | 2,539 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,538 |
| Vladimir Dvorkovich Open | 2026 | 18 | 9 | 2,389 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Denis Makhnev (22 games) · Zhandos Agmanov (15 games) · Alisher Suleymenov (11 games) · Murtas Kazhgaleyev (10 games) · Arystanbek Urazayev (10 games) · Kazybek Nogerbek (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ramazan Zhalmakhanov's chess games?
941 games by Ramazan Zhalmakhanov, from Jan 2011 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 Ramazan Zhalmakhanov has played.
What does Ramazan Zhalmakhanov play on the first move as White?
Across 470 games with White in our database, Ramazan Zhalmakhanov opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ramazan Zhalmakhanov answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ramazan Zhalmakhanov play as White?
As White, Ramazan Zhalmakhanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 45.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (36 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 470 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ramazan Zhalmakhanov play as Black?
As Black, Ramazan Zhalmakhanov most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 60.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (27 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 471 games.
What is Ramazan Zhalmakhanov's FIDE rating?
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov is currently rated 2,455 in classical chess, 2,445 in rapid and 2,481 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,510 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Ramazan Zhalmakhanov played?
Our database contains 941 games by Ramazan Zhalmakhanov, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 401 wins, 256 draws, 284 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ramazan Zhalmakhanov?
941 games by Ramazan Zhalmakhanov 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.