Prepare against Zhangir Bizhigitov
FM · Kazakhstan · World #5,052 classical · FIDE ID 13725599
Our database contains 306 games by Zhangir Bizhigitov, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zhangir Bizhigitov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhangir Bizhigitov 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 | 2,272 | 2,316 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,227 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,167 | 2,237 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 306 | 116 | 79 | 111 | 37.9% |
| As White | 152 | 60 | 35 | 57 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 154 | 56 | 44 | 54 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhangir Bizhigitov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhangir Bizhigitov's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 83.6% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 21 | 13.8% | 69.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Bizhigitov usually continues Nf3 (39.8% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Bizhigitov usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Bizhigitov usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Bizhigitov usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Bizhigitov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bizhigitov usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 36.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 28 | 35.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 22 | 27.5% | 43.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 76.2% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 19.0% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Zhangir Bizhigitov's chess games
All 306 games by Zhangir Bizhigitov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 116 wins, 79 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 26 | 8/5/13 | 30.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Velimir Ivic | 2,620 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Mar 2025 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,564 | Titled Tue Early | D38 |
| Mar 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,508 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Nov 2025 | Artiom Stribuk | 2,506 | President's Cup of TJK A | D38 |
| Mar 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,484 | Titled Tue Early | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 85 | 48 | 2,317 |
| ch-KAZ 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,308 |
| 61st Wch U20 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,179 |
| Astana Zhuldyzdary Open A | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,151 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U18 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,455 |
| Almaty Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-KAZ Semifinal 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,313 |
| Zonal 3.4 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,524 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhangir Bizhigitov's chess games?
306 games by Zhangir Bizhigitov, from Aug 2016 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 Zhangir Bizhigitov has played.
What does Zhangir Bizhigitov play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Zhangir Bizhigitov opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhangir Bizhigitov answers 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Zhangir Bizhigitov play as White?
As White, Zhangir Bizhigitov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhangir Bizhigitov play as Black?
As Black, Zhangir Bizhigitov most often plays: Italian Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Zhangir Bizhigitov's FIDE rating?
Zhangir Bizhigitov is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,167 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Zhangir Bizhigitov played?
Our database contains 306 games by Zhangir Bizhigitov, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 79 draws, 111 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhangir Bizhigitov?
306 games by Zhangir Bizhigitov 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.