Prepare against Alakbar Zeynalov
Azerbaijan · World #78,650 classical · FIDE ID 13412752
When preparing against Alakbar Zeynalov, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 33 games by Alakbar Zeynalov, covering Sep 2017 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Alakbar Zeynalov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alakbar Zeynalov 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 | 1,796 | 1,796 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,795 | 1,812 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,705 | 1,805 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 39.4% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 265 rated games against 214 different opponents, across 31 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 96 | 47 | 19 | 30 | 49.0% | 1,623 | 1,668 | 13 |
| Rapid | 58 | 35 | 5 | 18 | 60.3% | 1,693 | 1,766 | 5 |
| Blitz | 97 | 45 | 12 | 40 | 46.4% | 1,662 | 1,632 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 77 | 12 | 12 | 53 | 15.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 137 | 87 | 18 | 32 | 63.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 | 22 | 4 | 13 | 1,731 | 1,788 |
| 2025 | 116 | 57 | 23 | 36 | 1,725 | 1,746 |
| 2024 | 34 | 17 | 3 | 14 | 1,683 | 1,653 |
| 2023 | 59 | 30 | 4 | 25 | 1,495 | 1,530 |
| 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1,754 | 1,869 |
| 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1,913 | 1,513 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alakbar Zeynalov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alakbar Zeynalov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 61.1% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Zeynalov usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Zeynalov usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Zeynalov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Zeynalov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Zeynalov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Zeynalov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Alakbar Zeynalov's chess games
All 33 games by Alakbar Zeynalov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - Nov 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Shaurya Chaudhary | 1,970 | Shirvan Open 2025 - Rapid | B51 |
| Nov 2025 | Emin Novruzov | 1,960 | Shirvan Open 2025 - Rapid | B08 |
| Sep 2026 | Zaur Suleymanli | 1,865 | Guba Open 2026 | Group B | A46 |
| Sep 2026 | Yusif Abasov | 1,850 | Guba Open 2026 | Group B | A57 |
| Sep 2026 | Rustam Khanmatov | 1,613 | Guba Open 2026 | Rapid | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirvan Open 2025 | Blitz | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,799 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,844 |
| Shirvan Open 2025 - Rapid | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 1,996 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,716 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,956 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,823 |
| Sheki Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,622 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alakbar Zeynalov's chess games?
33 games by Alakbar Zeynalov, from Sep 2017 to Nov 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 Alakbar Zeynalov has played.
What does Alakbar Zeynalov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Alakbar Zeynalov opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alakbar Zeynalov answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games).
What openings does Alakbar Zeynalov play as White?
As White, Alakbar Zeynalov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alakbar Zeynalov play as Black?
As Black, Alakbar Zeynalov most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Alakbar Zeynalov's FIDE rating?
Alakbar Zeynalov is currently rated 1,796 in classical chess, 1,795 in rapid and 1,705 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,796 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Alakbar Zeynalov played?
Our database contains 33 games by Alakbar Zeynalov, covering Sep 2017 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alakbar Zeynalov?
33 games by Alakbar Zeynalov 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.