Prepare against Ahmed Huseynov
Azerbaijan · World #30,417 classical · FIDE ID 13441949
When preparing against Ahmed Huseynov, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%).
Our database contains 110 games by Ahmed Huseynov, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ahmed Huseynov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmed Huseynov 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 | 1,984 | 2,164 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,985 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,069 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 47 | 18 | 45 | 42.7% |
| As White | 55 | 23 | 6 | 26 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 55 | 24 | 12 | 19 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmed Huseynov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmed Huseynov's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 60.0% | 39.4% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 36.4% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 39.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Huseynov usually continues c4 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Huseynov usually continues e3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Huseynov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Huseynov usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Huseynov usually continues g3 (85.7% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Huseynov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 77.4% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 52.9% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Ahmed Huseynov's chess games
All 110 games by Ahmed Huseynov in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - Sep 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: 47 wins, 18 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Jaloliddin Ilkhomi | 2,391 | Botvinnik Cup 2026 | A05 |
| Aug 2026 | Farid Orujov | 2,354 | Chessbattle Summer Cup | Rapid | C18 |
| Aug 2026 | Petr Kostenko | 2,345 | Botvinnik Cup 2026 | A38 |
| Aug 2026 | Levon Babujian | 2,327 | Botvinnik Cup 2026 | E35 |
| Sep 2026 | Suat Ibrahimli | 2,184 | Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,095 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,934 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,213 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,965 |
| EU-ch Hybrid U10 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,495 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1,867 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 1,812 |
| Shamakhi Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,961 |
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Where can I find Ahmed Huseynov's chess games?
110 games by Ahmed Huseynov, from Feb 2020 to Sep 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 Ahmed Huseynov has played.
What does Ahmed Huseynov play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Ahmed Huseynov opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmed Huseynov answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games).
What openings does Ahmed Huseynov play as White?
As White, Ahmed Huseynov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmed Huseynov play as Black?
As Black, Ahmed Huseynov most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Ahmed Huseynov's FIDE rating?
Ahmed Huseynov is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Ahmed Huseynov played?
Our database contains 110 games by Ahmed Huseynov, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 18 draws, 45 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmed Huseynov?
110 games by Ahmed Huseynov 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.