Prepare against Aliakbar Ismayilov
Azerbaijan · World #126,772 classical · FIDE ID 13457497
When preparing against Aliakbar Ismayilov, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 31 games by Aliakbar Ismayilov, covering Aug 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Aliakbar Ismayilov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aliakbar Ismayilov 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 | 1,656 | 1,744 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,758 | 1,758 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,655 | 1,655 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 35.5% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aliakbar Ismayilov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aliakbar Ismayilov's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 53.3% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 26.7% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 68.8% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ismayilov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Ismayilov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ismayilov usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Ismayilov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ismayilov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Aliakbar Ismayilov's chess games
All 31 games by Aliakbar Ismayilov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Sadagul Afandi | 1,673 | Ganja Open 2026 | Rapid | B28 |
| Oct 2026 | Duyghu Baghirova | 1,612 | Ganja Open 2026 | Blitz | A30 |
| Oct 2026 | Munisa Mashrabboeva | 1,563 | Ganja Open 2026 | Blitz | B31 |
| Oct 2026 | Timur Nadzhafov | 1,558 | Ganja Open 2026 | Group B | B22 |
| Oct 2026 | Sabir Shahriyar Aliyev | 1,517 | Ganja Open 2026 | Group B | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganja Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,818 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,738 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,679 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,735 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,712 |
| Sheki Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,467 |
| Chessbattle Summer Cup | Rapid | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aliakbar Ismayilov's chess games?
31 games by Aliakbar Ismayilov, from Aug 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 Aliakbar Ismayilov has played.
What does Aliakbar Ismayilov play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Aliakbar Ismayilov opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aliakbar Ismayilov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Aliakbar Ismayilov play as White?
As White, Aliakbar Ismayilov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aliakbar Ismayilov play as Black?
As Black, Aliakbar Ismayilov most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Aliakbar Ismayilov's FIDE rating?
Aliakbar Ismayilov is currently rated 1,656 in classical chess, 1,758 in rapid and 1,655 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,744 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Aliakbar Ismayilov played?
Our database contains 31 games by Aliakbar Ismayilov, covering Aug 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aliakbar Ismayilov?
31 games by Aliakbar Ismayilov 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.