Prepare against Arturan Ismayilov
Azerbaijan · World #61,412 classical · FIDE ID 13410660
When preparing against Arturan Ismayilov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Arturan Ismayilov, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arturan Ismayilov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arturan Ismayilov 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 | 1,851 | 1,919 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,853 | 1,853 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 26.7% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arturan Ismayilov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arturan Ismayilov's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Ismayilov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Ismayilov usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Ismayilov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Arturan Ismayilov's chess games
All 30 games by Arturan Ismayilov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 8 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Herman Pedmanson | 1,873 | Nizami Ganjavi 880 years U17 | B19 |
| Oct 2019 | Azra Ece Koc | 1,860 | World ol U16 | B07 |
| Apr 2021 | Jevgenijs Springis | 1,817 | Nizami Ganjavi 880 years U17 | B90 |
| Mar 2021 | Sadig Garayev | 1,781 | Nakhchivan Premium | C09 |
| Apr 2021 | Yegana Ahmadova | 1,421 | Nakhchivan Premium | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakhchivan Premium | 2021 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,775 |
| Nizami Ganjavi 880 years U17 | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 1,829 |
| World ol U16 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,754 |
| 1st Sivas Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,435 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arturan Ismayilov's chess games?
30 games by Arturan Ismayilov, from Dec 2014 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 Arturan Ismayilov has played.
What does Arturan Ismayilov play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Arturan Ismayilov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arturan Ismayilov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arturan Ismayilov play as White?
As White, Arturan Ismayilov's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arturan Ismayilov play as Black?
As Black, Arturan Ismayilov most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Arturan Ismayilov's FIDE rating?
Arturan Ismayilov is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,853 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,919 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Arturan Ismayilov played?
Our database contains 30 games by Arturan Ismayilov, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arturan Ismayilov?
30 games by Arturan Ismayilov 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.