Prepare against Zhansaya Sholpanbek
WCM · Kazakhstan · World #24,619 classical · FIDE ID 13775111
When preparing against Zhansaya Sholpanbek, expect 1.b3 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 349 games by Zhansaya Sholpanbek, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zhansaya Sholpanbek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhansaya Sholpanbek 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 | 2,021 | 2,084 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 1,969 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,922 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 349 | 141 | 21 | 187 | 40.4% |
| As White | 176 | 79 | 9 | 88 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 173 | 62 | 12 | 99 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhansaya Sholpanbek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhansaya Sholpanbek's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 79 | 44.9% | 35.4% |
| e4 | 74 | 42.0% | 60.1% |
| d4 | 15 | 8.5% | 60.0% |
| g4 | 6 | 3.4% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 45% of White games, 35.4% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Sholpanbek usually continues Bb2 (35.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sholpanbek usually continues Bb2 (42.5% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Sholpanbek usually continues Bb2 (26.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 60.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Sholpanbek usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Sholpanbek usually continues Nf3 (72.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Sholpanbek usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 33 | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 22 | 26.5% | 52.3% |
| c5 | 20 | 24.1% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 8.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Zhansaya Sholpanbek's chess games
All 349 games by Zhansaya Sholpanbek in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 141 wins, 21 draws, 187 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 75 | 26/4/45 | 34.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 9/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 3/0/13 | 18.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | G Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue | B30 |
| Dec 2025 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B33 |
| Dec 2025 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,420 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| Dec 2025 | Erik Golubovic | 2,334 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A01 |
| Jan 2026 | Jakub Roubalik | 2,328 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 124 | 41 | 2,087 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 79 | 30 | 2,093 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 12 | 6 | 1,764 |
| World Cadets U12 Girls | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 1,934 |
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,036 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 1,539 |
| ch-Asia U10 Girls | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,409 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Girls Under 12 | 2026 | 9 | 8 | 1,957 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alisa Genrietta Yunker (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhansaya Sholpanbek's chess games?
349 games by Zhansaya Sholpanbek, from Aug 2021 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 Zhansaya Sholpanbek has played.
What does Zhansaya Sholpanbek play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Zhansaya Sholpanbek opens with 1.b3 (45% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhansaya Sholpanbek answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Zhansaya Sholpanbek play as White?
As White, Zhansaya Sholpanbek's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (75 games, 34.7% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhansaya Sholpanbek play as Black?
As Black, Zhansaya Sholpanbek most often plays: Indian Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Zhansaya Sholpanbek's FIDE rating?
Zhansaya Sholpanbek is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Zhansaya Sholpanbek played?
Our database contains 349 games by Zhansaya Sholpanbek, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 21 draws, 187 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhansaya Sholpanbek?
349 games by Zhansaya Sholpanbek 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.