Prepare against Azalia Miftakhova
Russia · World #66,359 classical · FIDE ID 24249840
When preparing against Azalia Miftakhova, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 37 games by Azalia Miftakhova, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Azalia Miftakhova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Azalia Miftakhova 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 | 1,834 | 1,837 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,903 | 1,903 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 1,944 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 6 | 14 | 17 | 16.2% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 5.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Azalia Miftakhova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Azalia Miftakhova's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Miftakhova usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Miftakhova usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Miftakhova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 23.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Azalia Miftakhova's chess games
All 37 games by Azalia Miftakhova in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 6 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Mariya Alekseenko | 1,888 | 17th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | B46 |
| Sep 2022 | Olga Gerasimova | 1,853 | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | B39 |
| Sep 2022 | Natalia Kudriavtseva | 1,625 | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | B91 |
| Oct 2022 | Natalya Belyaeva | 1,369 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | B13 |
| Nov 2021 | Leonid Mironov | 1,367 | 17th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 1,628 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,462 |
| 17th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,734 |
| 21st Moscow Women's Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,778 |
| Sochi Lobanov Memorial | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,691 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Azalia Miftakhova's chess games?
37 games by Azalia Miftakhova, from Oct 2017 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 Azalia Miftakhova has played.
What does Azalia Miftakhova play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Azalia Miftakhova opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Azalia Miftakhova answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Azalia Miftakhova play as White?
As White, Azalia Miftakhova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Azalia Miftakhova play as Black?
As Black, Azalia Miftakhova most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Azalia Miftakhova's FIDE rating?
Azalia Miftakhova is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess, 1,903 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Azalia Miftakhova played?
Our database contains 37 games by Azalia Miftakhova, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses (16.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Azalia Miftakhova?
37 games by Azalia Miftakhova 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.