Prepare against Ali Zuqanov
Azerbaijan · World #45,667 classical · FIDE ID 13413953
When preparing against Ali Zuqanov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Ali Zuqanov, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ali Zuqanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Zuqanov 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 | 1,911 | 2,029 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,797 | 1,854 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 2,013 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 9 | 7 | 26 | 21.4% |
| As White | 20 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 10.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Zuqanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Zuqanov's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zuqanov usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Zuqanov usually continues Nf3 (7.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zuqanov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Ali Zuqanov's chess games
All 42 games by Ali Zuqanov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Sep 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, 7 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Oleksii Nakonechnyi | 2,296 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | B31 |
| Sep 2026 | Amin Novruz Gurbanov | 2,097 | Guba Open 2026 | Group A | B20 |
| Sep 2026 | Amirali Khelghatdoust | 2,006 | Guba Open 2026 | Group A | B15 |
| Sep 2026 | Elgun Khanalizade | 1,925 | Guba Open 2026 | Group A | E61 |
| Jun 2026 | Ruslan Sattarov | 1,906 | Sheki Open 2026 | Group A | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,032 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 1,527 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,998 |
| Baku Ahiita Open | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,273 |
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 0 | 1,601 |
| Sheki Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,306 |
| Plovdiv Tringov Memorial 45th | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,963 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Zuqanov's chess games?
42 games by Ali Zuqanov, from Jun 2015 to Sep 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 Zuqanov has played.
What does Ali Zuqanov play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Ali Zuqanov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Zuqanov answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ali Zuqanov play as White?
As White, Ali Zuqanov's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Zuqanov play as Black?
As Black, Ali Zuqanov most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Ali Zuqanov's FIDE rating?
Ali Zuqanov is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess, 1,797 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Ali Zuqanov played?
Our database contains 42 games by Ali Zuqanov, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 26 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Zuqanov?
42 games by Ali Zuqanov 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.