Prepare against Ali Salimzade
Azerbaijan · World #20,903 classical · FIDE ID 13431854
When preparing against Ali Salimzade, expect 1.Nf3 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Ali Salimzade, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ali Salimzade's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Salimzade 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 | 2,050 | 2,050 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,002 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,013 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 41.2% |
| As White | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Salimzade's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Salimzade's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Salimzade usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Salimzade usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Salimzade usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Salimzade usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Salimzade usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Ali Salimzade's chess games
All 34 games by Ali Salimzade in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - Aug 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Allahverdi Hamidov | 2,306 | Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | D02 |
| Jun 2026 | Shaurya Chaudhary | 2,123 | Lankaran Open 2026 | Group A | B51 |
| Jul 2026 | Fuad Mammadov | 1,909 | Lankaran Open 2026 | Group A | D35 |
| Jun 2026 | Kenan Imranli | 1,894 | Sheki Open A 2026 | B30 |
| Jul 2026 | Kanan Shirinov | 1,875 | Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,059 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,176 |
| Lankaran Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,111 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,961 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Salimzade's chess games?
34 games by Ali Salimzade, from Oct 2022 to Aug 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 Salimzade has played.
What does Ali Salimzade play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Ali Salimzade opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Salimzade answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ali Salimzade play as White?
As White, Ali Salimzade's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Salimzade play as Black?
As Black, Ali Salimzade most often plays: Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Ali Salimzade's FIDE rating?
Ali Salimzade is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ali Salimzade played?
Our database contains 34 games by Ali Salimzade, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 9 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Salimzade?
34 games by Ali Salimzade 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.