Prepare against Ali Sadykhov
Russia · World #26,660 classical · FIDE ID 34213066
Our database contains 39 games by Ali Sadykhov, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ali Sadykhov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Sadykhov 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 | 2,007 | 2,007 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 2,042 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,983 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 13 | 3 | 23 | 33.3% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Sadykhov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Sadykhov's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (70% of these games) — Sadykhov usually continues c3 (18.8% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Sadykhov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sadykhov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ali Sadykhov's chess games
All 39 games by Ali Sadykhov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - Jul 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, 3 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Sergey Chashchev | 2,295 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | A04 |
| Aug 2024 | Damir Ismagilov | 2,174 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | D37 |
| Oct 2023 | Leonid Efimov | 2,080 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | B22 |
| Aug 2023 | Talgat Sairanov | 2,012 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | C06 |
| Oct 2022 | Sergey Borsch | 1,899 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,877 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,775 |
| Anapa Sea Harbor Open | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,733 |
| St Petersburg Rapid GP | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,053 |
| Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Rapid | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Sadykhov's chess games?
39 games by Ali Sadykhov, from Jun 2019 to Jul 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 Sadykhov has played.
What does Ali Sadykhov play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Ali Sadykhov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Sadykhov answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ali Sadykhov play as White?
As White, Ali Sadykhov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Sadykhov play as Black?
As Black, Ali Sadykhov most often plays: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Ali Sadykhov's FIDE rating?
Ali Sadykhov is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ali Sadykhov played?
Our database contains 39 games by Ali Sadykhov, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Sadykhov?
39 games by Ali Sadykhov 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.