Prepare against Andrei Gurbanov
IM · Israel · World #8,756 classical · FIDE ID 13503391
When preparing against Andrei Gurbanov, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 50.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 332 games by Andrei Gurbanov, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andrei Gurbanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei 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 | 2,191 | 2,388 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,176 | 2,396 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,270 | 2,461 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 332 | 158 | 98 | 76 | 47.6% |
| As White | 174 | 93 | 45 | 36 | 53.4% |
| As Black | 158 | 65 | 53 | 40 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrei Gurbanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrei Gurbanov's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 170 | 97.7% | 66.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 66.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Gurbanov usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Gurbanov usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Gurbanov usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gurbanov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 68 | 93.2% | 55.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 66.0% | 65.7% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 30.2% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Andrei Gurbanov's chess games
All 332 games by Andrei Gurbanov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 158 wins, 98 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 24 | 12/5/7 | 50.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Stelios Halkias | 2,563 | Online Olympiad Div2 B | A77 |
| Dec 2008 | Marcin Szelag | 2,468 | 8th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | E60 |
| Dec 2020 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 2,448 | ch-EUR qual Online | D19 |
| Jul 2018 | Petr Haba | 2,445 | 29th Pardubice Czech Open A | D46 |
| Jul 2013 | Ido Porat | 2,441 | Maccabiah IM2 | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2025 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,061 |
| ch-EUR qual Online | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,374 |
| Maccabiah IM2 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,311 |
| Bialystok Zamenhof Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,217 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,310 |
| Vilnius Open | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,301 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,371 |
| IPCA Europe Ind 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei Gurbanov's chess games?
332 games by Andrei Gurbanov, from Oct 2003 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 Andrei Gurbanov has played.
What does Andrei Gurbanov play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Andrei Gurbanov opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei Gurbanov answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Andrei Gurbanov play as White?
As White, Andrei Gurbanov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei Gurbanov play as Black?
As Black, Andrei Gurbanov most often plays: Scotch Game (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Andrei Gurbanov's FIDE rating?
Andrei Gurbanov is currently rated 2,191 in classical chess, 2,176 in rapid and 2,270 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Andrei Gurbanov played?
Our database contains 332 games by Andrei Gurbanov, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 158 wins, 98 draws, 76 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei Gurbanov?
332 games by Andrei 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.