Prepare against Allahverdi Hamidov
FM · Azerbaijan · World #4,590 classical · FIDE ID 13452029
When preparing against Allahverdi Hamidov, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Exchange Variation as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 1,017 games by Allahverdi Hamidov, covering Aug 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Allahverdi Hamidov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Allahverdi Hamidov 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 | 2,285 | 2,307 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,230 | 2,230 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,368 | 2,368 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,017 | 518 | 149 | 350 | 50.9% |
| As White | 508 | 279 | 71 | 158 | 54.9% |
| As Black | 509 | 239 | 78 | 192 | 47.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Allahverdi Hamidov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Allahverdi Hamidov's side.
First moves as White (507 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 438 | 86.4% | 60.6% |
| e4 | 25 | 4.9% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 3.2% | 84.4% |
| e3 | 14 | 2.8% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| h4 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Hamidov usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hamidov usually continues c4 (69.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Hamidov usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Hamidov usually continues Nf3 (85.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Hamidov usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Hamidov usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 150 | 62.8% | 52.0% |
| Nf6 | 39 | 16.3% | 69.2% |
| e5 | 26 | 10.9% | 48.1% |
| a6 | 9 | 3.8% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 7 | 2.9% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 127 | 79.4% | 53.1% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 16.9% | 68.5% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Allahverdi Hamidov's chess games
All 1,017 games by Allahverdi Hamidov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 518 wins, 149 draws, 350 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 100 | 48/17/35 | 48.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 56 | 27/9/20 | 48.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 50 | 38/2/10 | 76.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 39 | 21/4/14 | 53.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 34 | 22/1/11 | 64.7% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 19/4/10 | 57.6% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 56 | 29/7/20 | 51.8% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 44 | 18/6/20 | 40.9% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 38 | 25/4/9 | 65.8% |
| D00 | London System | 31 | 11/2/18 | 35.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 31 | 13/9/9 | 41.9% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 12/5/14 | 38.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 30 | 19/0/11 | 63.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 11/2/14 | 40.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,723 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E84 |
| Nov 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,712 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| Mar 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,684 | Titled Tue | E54 |
| Mar 2026 | Alexey Sarana | 2,683 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | D35 |
| Nov 2024 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 556 | 328 | 2,388 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 125 | 72.5 | 2,432 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 26 | 13 | 2,340 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,359 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 8 | 2,089 |
| Chess.com Speed Play In | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,430 |
| Guba Open | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,150 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Allahverdi Hamidov's chess games?
1,017 games by Allahverdi Hamidov, from Aug 2021 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 Allahverdi Hamidov has played.
What does Allahverdi Hamidov play on the first move as White?
Across 507 games with White in our database, Allahverdi Hamidov opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Allahverdi Hamidov answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...a6 (1% of games).
What openings does Allahverdi Hamidov play as White?
As White, Allahverdi Hamidov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (100 games, 48.0% win rate); Indian Defense (56 games, 48.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (50 games, 76.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 508 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Allahverdi Hamidov play as Black?
As Black, Allahverdi Hamidov most often plays: Indian Defense (56 games, 51.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (44 games, 40.9% win rate); Alekhine Defense (38 games, 65.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 509 games.
What is Allahverdi Hamidov's FIDE rating?
Allahverdi Hamidov is currently rated 2,285 in classical chess, 2,230 in rapid and 2,368 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Allahverdi Hamidov played?
Our database contains 1,017 games by Allahverdi Hamidov, covering Aug 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 518 wins, 149 draws, 350 losses (50.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Allahverdi Hamidov?
1,017 games by Allahverdi Hamidov 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.