Prepare against Amin Novruz Gurbanov
Azerbaijan · World #17,503 classical · FIDE ID 13445030
Our database contains 30 games by Amin Novruz Gurbanov, covering Nov 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Amin Novruz Gurbanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Amin Novruz Gurbanov 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 | 2,080 | 2,080 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 2,038 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,053 | 2,180 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 43.3% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 88.2% | 63.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Gurbanov usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Gurbanov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Gurbanov usually continues dxc5 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Gurbanov usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Amin Novruz Gurbanov's chess games
All 30 games by Amin Novruz Gurbanov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - Jul 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Hossein Rostami | 2,280 | Shirvan Open | A46 |
| Jun 2026 | Ramtin Kakavand | 2,131 | Sheki Open 2026 | Group A | D02 |
| Nov 2025 | Sobhan Zahmati | 2,109 | Shirvan Open | D02 |
| Jun 2026 | Ayaulym Kaldarova | 2,085 | Sheki Open 2026 | Group A | A46 |
| Nov 2025 | Sahar Masoumi | 2,049 | Shirvan Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheki Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,103 |
| Shirvan Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,099 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 1,993 |
| Guba Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,756 |
| 2nd Mesir Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amin Novruz Gurbanov's chess games?
30 games by Amin Novruz Gurbanov, from Nov 2019 to Jul 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 Amin Novruz Gurbanov has played.
What does Amin Novruz Gurbanov play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Amin Novruz Gurbanov opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amin Novruz Gurbanov answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...b6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...b6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Amin Novruz Gurbanov play as White?
As White, Amin Novruz Gurbanov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Amin Novruz Gurbanov play as Black?
As Black, Amin Novruz Gurbanov most often plays: English Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Amin Novruz Gurbanov's FIDE rating?
Amin Novruz Gurbanov is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 2,053 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Amin Novruz Gurbanov played?
Our database contains 30 games by Amin Novruz Gurbanov, covering Nov 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amin Novruz Gurbanov?
30 games by Amin Novruz Gurbanov 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.