Prepare against Ayyub Zakiyev
Azerbaijan · World #67,603 classical · FIDE ID 13467301
When preparing against Ayyub Zakiyev, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 30 games by Ayyub Zakiyev, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ayyub Zakiyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ayyub Zakiyev 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 | 1,829 | 1,829 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,719 | 1,862 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 43.3% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ayyub Zakiyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ayyub Zakiyev's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Zakiyev usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zakiyev usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Zakiyev usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Ayyub Zakiyev's chess games
All 30 games by Ayyub Zakiyev in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - Aug 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Devin Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Rza Guliyev | 1,779 | Sheki Open 2026 | Group B | A13 |
| Jun 2026 | Matin Bakirli | 1,773 | Sheki Open 2026 | Group B | B40 |
| Jul 2026 | Ilgar Elshad Mehdizade | 1,733 | Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | C50 |
| Aug 2026 | Nizami Baghirov | 1,704 | Chessbattle Summer Cup | Classic | E00 |
| Jul 2026 | Rasul Jafarov | 1,680 | Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 1,898 |
| Chessbattle Summer Cup | Classic | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,657 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,644 |
| Sheki Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,987 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,428 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U12 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,394 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ayyub Zakiyev's chess games?
30 games by Ayyub Zakiyev, from Nov 2023 to Aug 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 Ayyub Zakiyev has played.
What does Ayyub Zakiyev play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Ayyub Zakiyev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ayyub Zakiyev answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Ayyub Zakiyev play as White?
As White, Ayyub Zakiyev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ayyub Zakiyev play as Black?
As Black, Ayyub Zakiyev most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Ayyub Zakiyev's FIDE rating?
Ayyub Zakiyev is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,719 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,829 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ayyub Zakiyev played?
Our database contains 30 games by Ayyub Zakiyev, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ayyub Zakiyev?
30 games by Ayyub Zakiyev 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.