Prepare against Aydin Suleymanli
GM · Azerbaijan · World #50 classical · FIDE ID 13413937
When preparing against Aydin Suleymanli, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 25.0% over 44 games.
Our database contains 1,994 games by Aydin Suleymanli, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aydin Suleymanli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aydin Suleymanli 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 | 2,664 | 2,668 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,581 | 2,581 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,566 | 2,608 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,994 | 915 | 572 | 507 | 45.9% |
| As White | 998 | 498 | 273 | 227 | 49.9% |
| As Black | 996 | 417 | 299 | 280 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aydin Suleymanli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aydin Suleymanli's side.
First moves as White (993 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 530 | 53.4% | 60.8% |
| e4 | 308 | 31.0% | 67.9% |
| c4 | 112 | 11.3% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 3.0% | 70.0% |
| b4 | 5 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Suleymanli usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Suleymanli usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Suleymanli usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 67.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Suleymanli usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Suleymanli usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Suleymanli usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (468 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 161 | 34.4% | 59.3% |
| e5 | 141 | 30.1% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 85 | 18.2% | 58.2% |
| c5 | 73 | 15.6% | 65.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 1.1% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (333 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 226 | 67.9% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 91 | 27.3% | 50.5% |
| e6 | 15 | 4.5% | 63.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Aydin Suleymanli's chess games
All 1,994 games by Aydin Suleymanli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 915 wins, 572 draws, 507 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 77 | 36/28/13 | 46.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 62 | 25/20/17 | 40.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 45 | 21/9/15 | 46.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 42 | 24/8/10 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 37 | 21/5/11 | 56.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 36 | 16/11/9 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 21/11/3 | 60.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 13/8/9 | 43.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 30 | 10/11/9 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 17/4/2 | 73.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 83 | 23/33/27 | 27.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 57 | 28/15/14 | 49.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 51 | 21/19/11 | 41.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 44 | 11/19/14 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 44 | 23/8/13 | 52.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 44 | 17/16/11 | 38.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 37 | 15/6/16 | 40.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 34 | 13/14/7 | 38.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 32 | 13/10/9 | 40.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 31 | 17/9/5 | 54.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,841 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A88 |
| Mar 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,795 | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 | B10 |
| May 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,785 | Titled Tue Late | B50 |
| May 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,775 | Titled Tue Late | C28 |
| Jul 2023 | Anish Giri | 2,775 | Julius Baer Play In | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 453 | 322 | 2,580 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 84 | 43 | 2,589 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 54 | 26 | 2,572 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 39 | 23.5 | 2,518 |
| FIDE Grand Swiss | 2025 | 33 | 14.5 | 2,605 |
| Tata Steel Challengers | 2026 | 26 | 18.5 | 2,708 |
| Junior Speed Qual Global | 2021 | 24 | 12 | 2,568 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2019 | 22 | 9 | 2,281 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mahammad Muradli (27 games) · Rauf Mamedov (25 games) · Gukesh D (22 games) · Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (19 games) · Nijat Abasov (18 games) · Raunak Sadhwani (17 games) · David Paravyan (13 games) · Alexey Sarana (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aydin Suleymanli's chess games?
1,994 games by Aydin Suleymanli, from Jan 2014 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 Aydin Suleymanli has played.
What does Aydin Suleymanli play on the first move as White?
Across 993 games with White in our database, Aydin Suleymanli opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aydin Suleymanli answers 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Aydin Suleymanli play as White?
As White, Aydin Suleymanli's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (77 games, 46.8% win rate); Slav Defense (62 games, 40.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (45 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 998 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aydin Suleymanli play as Black?
As Black, Aydin Suleymanli most often plays: Indian Defense (83 games, 27.7% win rate); Réti Opening (57 games, 49.1% win rate); Catalan (51 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 996 games.
What is Aydin Suleymanli's FIDE rating?
Aydin Suleymanli is currently rated 2,664 in classical chess, 2,581 in rapid and 2,566 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,668 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Aydin Suleymanli played?
Our database contains 1,994 games by Aydin Suleymanli, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 915 wins, 572 draws, 507 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aydin Suleymanli?
1,994 games by Aydin Suleymanli 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.