Prepare against Alisafa Zeynalli
Azerbaijan · World #38,623 classical · FIDE ID 13458469
When preparing against Alisafa Zeynalli, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 34 games by Alisafa Zeynalli, covering Jan 2023 to Sep 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 | 1,942 | 1,972 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 1,986 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,811 | 1,817 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 26.5% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 35.3% |
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 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 82.4% | 39.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 39.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Zeynalli usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Zeynalli usually continues c3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Zeynalli usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zeynalli usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Alisafa Zeynalli's chess games
All 34 games by Alisafa Zeynalli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - 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, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Kenan Imranli | 1,894 | Sheki Open A 2026 | B22 |
| Mar 2026 | Akbar Mirzayev | 1,842 | Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U14 | C55 |
| Mar 2026 | Ali Isgandarli | 1,797 | Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U14 | A29 |
| Mar 2026 | Yusif Musasoy | 1,767 | Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U14 | A57 |
| Sep 2026 | Rustam Khanmatov | 1,613 | Guba Open 2026 | Rapid | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,832 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U14 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,912 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,965 |
| Guba Open | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,798 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,801 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alisafa Zeynalli's chess games?
34 games by Alisafa Zeynalli, from Jan 2023 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 Alisafa Zeynalli has played.
What does Alisafa Zeynalli play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Alisafa Zeynalli opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alisafa Zeynalli answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Alisafa Zeynalli play as White?
As White, Alisafa Zeynalli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 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 (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Alisafa Zeynalli's FIDE rating?
Alisafa Zeynalli is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid and 1,811 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Alisafa Zeynalli played?
Our database contains 34 games by Alisafa Zeynalli, covering Jan 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alisafa Zeynalli?
34 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.