Prepare against Amin Novruz Gurbanov
Azerbaijan · World #15,894 classical · FIDE ID 13445030
When preparing against Amin Novruz Gurbanov, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (53%).
Our database contains 65 games by Amin Novruz Gurbanov, covering Nov 2019 to Sep 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 | 2,097 | 2,097 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,104 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,064 | 2,180 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 32 | 9 | 24 | 49.2% |
| As White | 34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 31 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Amin Novruz Gurbanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Amin Novruz Gurbanov's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 88.2% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Gurbanov usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Gurbanov usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Gurbanov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gurbanov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gurbanov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 25.0% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 25.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 8 | 53.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Amin Novruz Gurbanov's chess games
All 65 games by Amin Novruz Gurbanov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 32 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Hossein Rostami | 2,280 | Shirvan Open | A46 |
| Sep 2026 | Islam Hajialiyev | 2,271 | Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | E18 |
| Aug 2026 | Samir Davidov | 2,198 | Chessbattle Summer Cup | Blitz | D02 |
| Sep 2026 | Suat Ibrahimli | 2,184 | Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | D02 |
| Jun 2026 | Ramtin Kakavand | 2,131 | Sheki Open A 2026 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,103 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,278 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,080 |
| Shirvan Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,099 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,672 |
| Chessbattle Summer Cup | Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,078 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,178 |
| Guba Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,756 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amin Novruz Gurbanov's chess games?
65 games by Amin Novruz Gurbanov, from Nov 2019 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 Amin Novruz Gurbanov has played.
What does Amin Novruz Gurbanov play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Amin Novruz Gurbanov opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amin Novruz Gurbanov answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...b6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (13% 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 (13 games, 69.2% win rate); London System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 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: Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Amin Novruz Gurbanov's FIDE rating?
Amin Novruz Gurbanov is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid and 2,064 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Amin Novruz Gurbanov played?
Our database contains 65 games by Amin Novruz Gurbanov, covering Nov 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amin Novruz Gurbanov?
65 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.