Prepare against Azad Khuduzade
Azerbaijan · World #41,100 classical · FIDE ID 13463489
When preparing against Azad Khuduzade, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Azad Khuduzade, covering May 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Azad Khuduzade's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Azad Khuduzade 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 | 1,931 | 1,931 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,802 | 1,810 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 1,907 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 30.0% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Azad Khuduzade's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Azad Khuduzade's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Khuduzade usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Khuduzade usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Khuduzade usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Khuduzade usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Azad Khuduzade's chess games
All 30 games by Azad Khuduzade in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Aakanksha Hagawane | 2,161 | Ganja Open 2026 | Group A | C78 |
| Jul 2026 | Rufat Nasibov | 2,019 | Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | A05 |
| Jun 2024 | Aiden Linyuan Li | 1,853 | GEO World Cup-B U08 | E02 |
| Jun 2024 | Sarbartho Mani | 1,733 | GEO World Cup-B U08 | E01 |
| Jun 2024 | Joey Su | 1,568 | GEO World Cup-B U08 | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEO World Cup-B U08 | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,867 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,882 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U10 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,775 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,226 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,431 |
| ch-World School U07 | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 811 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,375 |
| GEO World Cup Final U08 | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,366 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Azad Khuduzade's chess games?
30 games by Azad Khuduzade, from May 2023 to Oct 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 Azad Khuduzade has played.
What does Azad Khuduzade play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Azad Khuduzade opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Azad Khuduzade answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Azad Khuduzade play as White?
As White, Azad Khuduzade's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Azad Khuduzade play as Black?
As Black, Azad Khuduzade most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Azad Khuduzade's FIDE rating?
Azad Khuduzade is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 1,802 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Azad Khuduzade played?
Our database contains 30 games by Azad Khuduzade, covering May 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Azad Khuduzade?
30 games by Azad Khuduzade 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.