Prepare against Zhanibek Amanov
IM · Kazakhstan · World #5,769 classical · FIDE ID 13700189
When preparing against Zhanibek Amanov, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 904 games by Zhanibek Amanov, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zhanibek Amanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhanibek Amanov 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 | 2,253 | 2,421 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,368 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,167 | 2,379 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 904 | 350 | 213 | 341 | 38.7% |
| As White | 460 | 198 | 99 | 163 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 444 | 152 | 114 | 178 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhanibek Amanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhanibek Amanov's side.
First moves as White (460 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 333 | 72.4% | 53.9% |
| c4 | 67 | 14.6% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 5.4% | 56.0% |
| b3 | 20 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 13 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Amanov usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Amanov usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Amanov usually continues d4 (51.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Amanov usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Amanov usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Amanov usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 107 | 53.8% | 51.4% |
| e5 | 69 | 34.7% | 47.8% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 8.5% | 52.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 88 | 50.9% | 47.2% |
| Nf6 | 68 | 39.3% | 44.9% |
| g6 | 10 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Zhanibek Amanov's chess games
All 904 games by Zhanibek Amanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Jul 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: 350 wins, 213 draws, 341 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 54 | 27/10/17 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 37 | 16/7/14 | 43.2% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 6/11/7 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 19 | 9/0/10 | 47.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 56 | 23/14/19 | 41.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 25 | 5/5/15 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Alexei Shirov | 2,647 | Titled Tue | C45 |
| Jul 2020 | Evgeny Alekseev | 2,626 | Titled Tue | B40 |
| Dec 2012 | Aleksandr Lenderman | 2,619 | 22nd North American Open | B01 |
| Oct 2020 | Baadur Jobava | 2,603 | Titled Tue | B13 |
| Dec 2012 | Tamaz Gelashvili | 2,566 | 22nd North American Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 342 | 150.5 | 2,209 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2013 | 32 | 21 | 2,459 |
| 22nd Los Angeles Metropolitan | 2012 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,331 |
| Alushta May B | 2009 | 15 | 9 | 2,434 |
| USA tt | 2013 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,528 |
| Alushta June A | 2009 | 13 | 6 | 2,354 |
| 2nd Alushta Summer | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,489 |
| Saratov | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,475 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Melikset Khachiyan (12 games) · Timothy Taylor (11 games) · Kostya Kavutskiy (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhanibek Amanov's chess games?
904 games by Zhanibek Amanov, from Apr 2007 to Jul 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 Zhanibek Amanov has played.
What does Zhanibek Amanov play on the first move as White?
Across 460 games with White in our database, Zhanibek Amanov opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhanibek Amanov answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Zhanibek Amanov play as White?
As White, Zhanibek Amanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (54 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 460 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhanibek Amanov play as Black?
As Black, Zhanibek Amanov most often plays: Sicilian (56 games, 41.1% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (23 games, 30.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 444 games.
What is Zhanibek Amanov's FIDE rating?
Zhanibek Amanov is currently rated 2,253 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid and 2,167 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,421 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Zhanibek Amanov played?
Our database contains 904 games by Zhanibek Amanov, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 350 wins, 213 draws, 341 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhanibek Amanov?
904 games by Zhanibek Amanov 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.