Prepare against Ali Isgandarli
Azerbaijan · World #25,566 classical · FIDE ID 13463705
When preparing against Ali Isgandarli, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Ali Isgandarli, covering Feb 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ali Isgandarli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Isgandarli 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 | 2,015 | 2,015 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,755 | 1,827 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,795 | 1,795 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 30.0% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Isgandarli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Isgandarli's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 56.3% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Isgandarli usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Isgandarli usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Isgandarli usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Isgandarli usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Isgandarli usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ali Isgandarli's chess games
All 30 games by Ali Isgandarli in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B63 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Mahammad Baghirov | 2,301 | Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Ahmed Huseynov | 2,053 | Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | D10 |
| Aug 2026 | Rufat Abdulbaghiyev | 1,992 | Chessbattle Summer Cup | Rapid | A36 |
| Oct 2026 | Zhe Yu | 1,984 | Ganja Open 2026 | Group A | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Asnad Valiyeva | 1,969 | Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganja Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,007 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,141 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,860 |
| Chessbattle Summer Cup | Rapid | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,847 |
| 9th Istanbul International Open | B Category | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,778 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U14 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,729 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Isgandarli's chess games?
30 games by Ali Isgandarli, from Feb 2023 to Oct 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 Ali Isgandarli has played.
What does Ali Isgandarli play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ali Isgandarli opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Isgandarli answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ali Isgandarli play as White?
As White, Ali Isgandarli's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Isgandarli play as Black?
As Black, Ali Isgandarli most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Ali Isgandarli's FIDE rating?
Ali Isgandarli is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 1,755 in rapid and 1,795 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Ali Isgandarli played?
Our database contains 30 games by Ali Isgandarli, covering Feb 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Isgandarli?
30 games by Ali Isgandarli 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.