Prepare against Zhuban Bigabylov
FM · Kazakhstan · World #35,595 classical · FIDE ID 13701495
Our database contains 119 games by Zhuban Bigabylov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zhuban Bigabylov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhuban Bigabylov 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 | 1,956 | 2,216 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 2,198 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 2,179 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 59 | 8 | 52 | 49.6% |
| As White | 61 | 28 | 6 | 27 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 58 | 31 | 2 | 25 | 53.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhuban Bigabylov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhuban Bigabylov's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 95.1% | 52.6% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Bigabylov usually continues c4 (61.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Bigabylov usually continues c4 (40.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Bigabylov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Bigabylov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 73.1% | 42.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 19.2% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
Zhuban Bigabylov's chess games
All 119 games by Zhuban Bigabylov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 59 wins, 8 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E00 | Catalan | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Yuri Hambardzumian | 2,301 | Titled Tue Early | D27 |
| Apr 2017 | Renzo Gutierrez | 2,282 | ch-World Amateur U2300 | D30 |
| Oct 2022 | Alexandre Bouget | 2,277 | ch-World Amateur | E09 |
| Dec 2007 | Igor Sannikov | 2,261 | Pavlodar Open | E66 |
| Dec 2015 | Iljas Sadykov | 2,240 | Pavlodar Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2023 | 34 | 20 | 2,243 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2015 | 20 | 10 | 2,277 |
| World Amateur U2300 | 2025 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,055 |
| PRO League Eastern | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,183 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
| Minsk Amateur Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,996 |
| ch-Asia Amateur | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 1,983 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2022 | 6 | 5 | 2,460 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhuban Bigabylov's chess games?
119 games by Zhuban Bigabylov, from Apr 2003 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 Zhuban Bigabylov has played.
What does Zhuban Bigabylov play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Zhuban Bigabylov opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.d3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhuban Bigabylov answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zhuban Bigabylov play as White?
As White, Zhuban Bigabylov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhuban Bigabylov play as Black?
As Black, Zhuban Bigabylov most often plays: King's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Zhuban Bigabylov's FIDE rating?
Zhuban Bigabylov is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Zhuban Bigabylov played?
Our database contains 119 games by Zhuban Bigabylov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 8 draws, 52 losses (49.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhuban Bigabylov?
119 games by Zhuban Bigabylov 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.