Prepare against Zhanbolat Amankos
Kazakhstan · World #30,644 classical · FIDE ID 13778480
When preparing against Zhanbolat Amankos, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Zhanbolat Amankos, covering Mar 2020 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Zhanbolat Amankos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhanbolat Amankos 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 | 1,983 | 1,995 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,081 | 2,081 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,065 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 16.1% |
| As White | 20 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 10.0% |
| As Black | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhanbolat Amankos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhanbolat Amankos's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 75.0% | 13.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 13.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Amankos usually continues Bg5 (14.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Amankos usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Amankos usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Amankos usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Amankos usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Amankos usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Zhanbolat Amankos's chess games
All 31 games by Zhanbolat Amankos in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - Oct 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: 5 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Florentin Stickler | 2,254 | FIDE World U7-U17 Championships 2026 | O15 | B29 |
| Oct 2026 | Yehor Marynychenko | 2,234 | FIDE World U7-U17 Championships 2026 | O15 | A05 |
| Dec 2023 | Alfred Lipp | 1,999 | Vienna Advent Open | D50 |
| Aug 2026 | Nurullah Kilic | 1,865 | 1st Gazi International Open Chess Tournament | Category B | A45 |
| Dec 2023 | Zoltan Virag | 1,855 | Vienna Advent Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World U7-U17 Championships 2026 | O15 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,241 |
| Vienna Advent Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,905 |
| Kazakhstan Championship U20 2026 | Blitz Boys | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,937 |
| Kazakhstan Championship U20 2026 | Boys | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,926 |
| World Schools U17 | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,707 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Boys Under 16 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,095 |
| 1st Gazi International Open Chess Tournament | Category B | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,932 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Blitz Chess Championship | Boys Under 16 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhanbolat Amankos's chess games?
31 games by Zhanbolat Amankos, from Mar 2020 to Oct 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 Zhanbolat Amankos has played.
What does Zhanbolat Amankos play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Zhanbolat Amankos opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhanbolat Amankos answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zhanbolat Amankos play as White?
As White, Zhanbolat Amankos's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhanbolat Amankos play as Black?
As Black, Zhanbolat Amankos most often plays: Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 11 games.
What is Zhanbolat Amankos's FIDE rating?
Zhanbolat Amankos is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess, 2,081 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Zhanbolat Amankos played?
Our database contains 31 games by Zhanbolat Amankos, covering Mar 2020 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (16.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhanbolat Amankos?
31 games by Zhanbolat Amankos 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.