Prepare against Askar Aliakbar Rzayev
Türkiye · World #16,968 classical · FIDE ID 13405039
When preparing against Askar Aliakbar Rzayev, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (20% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 266 games by Askar Aliakbar Rzayev, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Askar Aliakbar Rzayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Askar Aliakbar Rzayev 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 | 2,086 | 2,167 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,129 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,199 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 101 | 71 | 94 | 38.0% |
| As White | 140 | 58 | 28 | 54 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 126 | 43 | 43 | 40 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Askar Aliakbar Rzayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Askar Aliakbar Rzayev's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 44.3% | 36.3% |
| e4 | 35 | 25.0% | 67.1% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 20.7% | 65.5% |
| b3 | 9 | 6.4% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 36.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 67.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 20.3% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 11 | 18.6% | 68.2% |
| e6 | 9 | 15.3% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 9 | 15.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 11.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 10.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 61.9% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Askar Aliakbar Rzayev's chess games
All 266 games by Askar Aliakbar Rzayev in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 101 wins, 71 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A09 | English Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A33 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Vugar Manafov | 2,421 | Shirvan Open | D23 |
| Nov 2025 | Kundu Kaustuv | 2,372 | Shirvan Open | B22 |
| Jun 2019 | Mikhail Simantsev | 2,371 | 4th Ankara Baskent Univ Open | E12 |
| Jul 2018 | Sarhan Guliev | 2,367 | TUR-chT 2nd League | D36 |
| Sep 2026 | Shahin Valiyev | 2,366 | Guba Open 2026 | Group A | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 21 | 12 | 1,917 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2023 | 17 | 8 | 1,961 |
| TUR Cup | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,031 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,122 |
| 23rd Troya Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,968 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,400 |
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,085 |
| 14th Kesan Open | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Askar Aliakbar Rzayev's chess games?
266 games by Askar Aliakbar Rzayev, from Jul 2009 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 Askar Aliakbar Rzayev has played.
What does Askar Aliakbar Rzayev play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Askar Aliakbar Rzayev opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Askar Aliakbar Rzayev answers 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Askar Aliakbar Rzayev play as White?
As White, Askar Aliakbar Rzayev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Askar Aliakbar Rzayev play as Black?
As Black, Askar Aliakbar Rzayev most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Askar Aliakbar Rzayev's FIDE rating?
Askar Aliakbar Rzayev is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Askar Aliakbar Rzayev played?
Our database contains 266 games by Askar Aliakbar Rzayev, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 71 draws, 94 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Askar Aliakbar Rzayev?
266 games by Askar Aliakbar Rzayev 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.