Prepare against Ahmad Ahmadzada
GM · Azerbaijan · World #313 classical · FIDE ID 13413007
Our database contains 1,055 games by Ahmad Ahmadzada, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ahmad Ahmadzada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmad Ahmadzada 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 | 2,550 | 2,564 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,413 | 2,433 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,338 | 2,389 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,055 | 466 | 334 | 255 | 44.2% |
| As White | 533 | 258 | 166 | 109 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 522 | 208 | 168 | 146 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmad Ahmadzada's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmad Ahmadzada's side.
First moves as White (533 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 363 | 68.1% | 63.1% |
| Nf3 | 101 | 18.9% | 65.3% |
| d4 | 43 | 8.1% | 68.6% |
| c4 | 16 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 5 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ahmadzada usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Ahmadzada usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Ahmadzada usually continues d4 (65.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Ahmadzada usually continues g3 (65.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ahmadzada usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Ahmadzada usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 90 | 38.6% | 48.9% |
| c5 | 90 | 38.6% | 62.8% |
| e6 | 23 | 9.9% | 60.9% |
| d5 | 22 | 9.4% | 68.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 1.7% | 62.5% |
| a6 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 181 | 92.3% | 56.9% |
| d5 | 13 | 6.6% | 26.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Ahmad Ahmadzada's chess games
All 1,055 games by Ahmad Ahmadzada in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 466 wins, 334 draws, 255 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 59 | 32/16/11 | 54.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 45 | 23/7/15 | 51.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 17/8/7 | 53.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 30 | 17/8/5 | 56.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| D02 | London System | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 12/2/2 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 7/8/1 | 43.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 71 | 26/21/24 | 36.6% |
| B80 | Sicilian | 45 | 23/9/13 | 51.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 36 | 15/12/9 | 41.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 30 | 11/12/7 | 36.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 2/16/5 | 8.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 21 | 14/2/5 | 66.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| A62 | Catalan | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Quang Liem Le | 2,731 | Chess.com Classic Play In | A22 |
| Feb 2023 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | A09 |
| Sep 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,690 | Titled Tue Early | A47 |
| Apr 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,690 | Titled Tue Late | A04 |
| Nov 2018 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,677 | Titled Tue | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 295 | 181.5 | 2,487 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 31 | 19 | 2,513 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 23 | 15 | 2,588 |
| Baku Jafarov Memorial | 2019 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,423 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2017 | 18 | 6 | 2,162 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2022 | 16 | 11 | 2,374 |
| Silkway Cup Online | 2020 | 15 | 8 | 2,546 |
| Wch U12 | 2016 | 15 | 9 | 2,040 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pa Iniyan (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmad Ahmadzada's chess games?
1,055 games by Ahmad Ahmadzada, from Jun 2013 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 Ahmad Ahmadzada has played.
What does Ahmad Ahmadzada play on the first move as White?
Across 533 games with White in our database, Ahmad Ahmadzada opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmad Ahmadzada answers 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Ahmad Ahmadzada play as White?
As White, Ahmad Ahmadzada's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (59 games, 54.2% win rate); Réti Opening (45 games, 51.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 53.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 533 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmad Ahmadzada play as Black?
As Black, Ahmad Ahmadzada most often plays: Benoni Defense (71 games, 36.6% win rate); Sicilian (45 games, 51.1% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 522 games.
What is Ahmad Ahmadzada's FIDE rating?
Ahmad Ahmadzada is currently rated 2,550 in classical chess, 2,413 in rapid and 2,338 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,564 (May 2025).
How many games has Ahmad Ahmadzada played?
Our database contains 1,055 games by Ahmad Ahmadzada, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 466 wins, 334 draws, 255 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmad Ahmadzada?
1,055 games by Ahmad Ahmadzada 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.