Prepare against Alimzhan Zhauynbay
FM · Kazakhstan · World #8,229 classical · FIDE ID 13782657
Our database contains 527 games by Alimzhan Zhauynbay, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alimzhan Zhauynbay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alimzhan Zhauynbay 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 | 2,201 | 2,250 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,182 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,222 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 527 | 240 | 72 | 215 | 45.5% |
| As White | 266 | 130 | 36 | 100 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 261 | 110 | 36 | 115 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alimzhan Zhauynbay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alimzhan Zhauynbay's side.
First moves as White (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 167 | 62.8% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 73 | 27.4% | 58.9% |
| d4 | 15 | 5.6% | 60.0% |
| a3 | 5 | 1.9% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.5% | 87.5% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Zhauynbay usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zhauynbay usually continues Nf3 (42.1% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Zhauynbay usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 58.9% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Zhauynbay usually continues g3 (46.4% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zhauynbay usually continues g3 (58.8% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Zhauynbay usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 106 | 79.1% | 48.1% |
| c6 | 14 | 10.4% | 42.9% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 4.5% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 98.5% | 53.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Alimzhan Zhauynbay's chess games
All 527 games by Alimzhan Zhauynbay in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 240 wins, 72 draws, 215 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 41 | 23/4/14 | 56.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 36 | 19/8/9 | 52.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 5/1/12 | 27.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 36 | 15/5/16 | 41.7% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 21 | 13/0/8 | 61.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 18 | 8/0/10 | 44.4% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,603 | Titled Tue | B20 |
| Dec 2025 | Benjamin Bok | 2,590 | Titled Tue | E60 |
| Jun 2025 | David Paravyan | 2,589 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
| Feb 2026 | Aarav Dengla | 2,506 | Titled Tue | B20 |
| Dec 2025 | Stelios Halkias | 2,503 | Titled Tue | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 220 | 116.5 | 2,300 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 77 | 33 | 2,180 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,148 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,337 |
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,253 |
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,010 |
| Wch U08 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,602 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Boys Under 12 | 2026 | 9 | 8 | 2,086 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Boris Kolodziejczyk (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alimzhan Zhauynbay's chess games?
527 games by Alimzhan Zhauynbay, from Jul 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 Alimzhan Zhauynbay has played.
What does Alimzhan Zhauynbay play on the first move as White?
Across 266 games with White in our database, Alimzhan Zhauynbay opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alimzhan Zhauynbay answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Alimzhan Zhauynbay play as White?
As White, Alimzhan Zhauynbay's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (41 games, 56.1% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 52.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 266 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alimzhan Zhauynbay play as Black?
As Black, Alimzhan Zhauynbay most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 61.9% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 261 games.
What is Alimzhan Zhauynbay's FIDE rating?
Alimzhan Zhauynbay is currently rated 2,201 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alimzhan Zhauynbay played?
Our database contains 527 games by Alimzhan Zhauynbay, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 240 wins, 72 draws, 215 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alimzhan Zhauynbay?
527 games by Alimzhan Zhauynbay 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.