Prepare against Alisafa Zeynalli
Azerbaijan · World #46,695 classical · FIDE ID 13458469
When preparing against Alisafa Zeynalli, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 65 games by Alisafa Zeynalli, covering Jan 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alisafa Zeynalli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alisafa Zeynalli 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 | 1,907 | 1,972 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 1,986 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 1,966 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 27.7% |
| As White | 34 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 29.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 331 rated games against 243 different opponents, across 39 events in 1 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 | 201 | 99 | 57 | 45 | 49.3% | 1,668 | 1,745 | 17 |
| Rapid | 42 | 26 | 5 | 11 | 61.9% | 1,865 | 1,965 | 10 |
| Blitz | 88 | 44 | 9 | 35 | 50.0% | 1,741 | 1,751 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 123 | 27 | 26 | 70 | 22.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 143 | 99 | 36 | 8 | 69.2% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 3 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 33 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 62 | 32 | 14 | 16 | 1,803 | 1,896 |
| 2025 | 151 | 86 | 28 | 37 | 1,787 | 1,887 |
| 2024 | 56 | 23 | 15 | 18 | 1,696 | 1,688 |
| 2023 | 37 | 19 | 6 | 12 | 1,365 | 1,365 |
| 2022 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 1,228 | 1,068 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alisafa Zeynalli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alisafa Zeynalli's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 85.3% | 51.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zeynalli usually continues c3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Zeynalli usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zeynalli usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Zeynalli usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zeynalli usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Alisafa Zeynalli's chess games
All 65 games by Alisafa Zeynalli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 18 wins, 26 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A50 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Shahin Valiyev | 2,366 | Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | B22 |
| Sep 2026 | Tabriz Idrisov | 2,106 | Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | A05 |
| Sep 2026 | Ahmed Huseynov | 1,984 | Guba Open 2026 | Group A | A40 |
| Sep 2026 | Ali Hasanov | 1,933 | Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | B40 |
| Sep 2026 | Zaur Balayev | 1,912 | Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U14 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,912 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,957 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,867 |
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,832 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,880 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,264 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,965 |
| Guba Open | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alisafa Zeynalli's chess games?
65 games by Alisafa Zeynalli, from Jan 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 Alisafa Zeynalli has played.
What does Alisafa Zeynalli play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Alisafa Zeynalli opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alisafa Zeynalli answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Alisafa Zeynalli play as White?
As White, Alisafa Zeynalli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alisafa Zeynalli play as Black?
As Black, Alisafa Zeynalli most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Alisafa Zeynalli's FIDE rating?
Alisafa Zeynalli is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Alisafa Zeynalli played?
Our database contains 65 games by Alisafa Zeynalli, covering Jan 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 26 draws, 21 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alisafa Zeynalli?
65 games by Alisafa Zeynalli 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.