Prepare against Ali Mammadov
Azerbaijan · World #65,795 classical · FIDE ID 13409298
When preparing against Ali Mammadov, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Ali Mammadov, covering Sep 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ali Mammadov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Mammadov 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 | 1,836 | 1,850 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,850 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,826 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 41.9% |
| As White | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2011-2026): 167 rated games against 147 different opponents, across 20 events in 2 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 | 93 | 54 | 17 | 22 | 58.1% | 1,582 | 1,682 | 28 |
| Rapid | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 60.0% | 1,684 | 1,790 | 8 |
| Blitz | 44 | 19 | 2 | 23 | 43.2% | 1,788 | 1,696 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 33 | 6 | 3 | 24 | 18.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 83 | 52 | 13 | 18 | 62.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 19 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 89 | 46 | 8 | 35 | 1,748 | 1,732 |
| 2024 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1,596 | 1,824 |
| 2023 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1,566 | 1,521 |
| 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1,279 | 1,508 |
| 2018 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1,492 | 1,759 |
| 2017 | 27 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 1,562 | 1,722 |
| 2011 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 1,866 | 1,581 |
Where Ali Mammadov has played
Azerbaijan (19) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Mammadov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Mammadov's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 91.7% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Mammadov usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Mammadov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Mammadov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Mammadov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ali Mammadov's chess games
All 31 games by Ali Mammadov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 13 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Shovkat Salimov | 2,035 | Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | A46 |
| Sep 2026 | Anar Baghishov | 1,888 | Guba Open 2026 | Group B | B12 |
| Sep 2026 | Zaur Suleymanli | 1,865 | Guba Open 2026 | Group B | D90 |
| Sep 2026 | Yusif Abasov | 1,850 | Guba Open 2026 | Group B | B12 |
| Sep 2026 | Natig Mahmud | 1,840 | Guba Open 2026 | Group B | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,586 |
| Chessbattle Summer Cup | Blitz | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,655 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,937 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
| Sheki Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,838 |
| Round 8: Ortikov, Sherali - Mammadov, Ali | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,737 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Mammadov's chess games?
31 games by Ali Mammadov, from Sep 2017 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 Mammadov has played.
What does Ali Mammadov play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Ali Mammadov opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Mammadov answers 1...c6 (89% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ali Mammadov play as White?
As White, Ali Mammadov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Mammadov play as Black?
As Black, Ali Mammadov most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Ali Mammadov's FIDE rating?
Ali Mammadov is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,850 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Ali Mammadov played?
Our database contains 31 games by Ali Mammadov, covering Sep 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Mammadov?
31 games by Ali Mammadov 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.