Prepare against Babak Jafarli
CM · Azerbaijan · World #18,716 classical · FIDE ID 13406019
Our database contains 121 games by Babak Jafarli, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Babak Jafarli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Babak Jafarli 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 | 2,069 | 2,205 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,080 | 2,180 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,222 | 2,222 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 45 | 32 | 44 | 37.2% |
| As White | 63 | 30 | 20 | 13 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 58 | 15 | 12 | 31 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Babak Jafarli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Babak Jafarli's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 71.4% | 65.6% |
| b3 | 7 | 11.1% | 42.9% |
| f4 | 6 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.3% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Jafarli usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Jafarli usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Jafarli usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 11% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Jafarli usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Jafarli usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Jafarli usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 82.1% | 45.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 70.6% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Babak Jafarli's chess games
All 121 games by Babak Jafarli in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 45 wins, 32 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Vugar Rasulov | 2,469 | 5th Mersin Open | D36 |
| May 2020 | Filip Boe Olsen | 2,353 | ch-EU Online U2300 Final | B52 |
| Dec 2021 | Nicolaj Zadruzny | 2,348 | 8th Sitges Sunway Open | B23 |
| Nov 2025 | Subhayan Kundu | 2,346 | Ganja Open | A02 |
| May 2020 | Anita Gara | 2,345 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Mersin Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,284 |
| Lankaran Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| ch-AZE 74th | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,336 |
| ch-EU School U15 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 2,077 |
| Ganja Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,129 |
| Guba Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Final | 2020 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,469 |
| 5th Mersin Open | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 2,403 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Babak Jafarli's chess games?
121 games by Babak Jafarli, from Nov 2014 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 Babak Jafarli has played.
What does Babak Jafarli play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Babak Jafarli opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.b3 (11% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Babak Jafarli answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Babak Jafarli play as White?
As White, Babak Jafarli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Bird's opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Babak Jafarli play as Black?
As Black, Babak Jafarli most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Babak Jafarli's FIDE rating?
Babak Jafarli is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 2,080 in rapid and 2,222 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (May 2018).
How many games has Babak Jafarli played?
Our database contains 121 games by Babak Jafarli, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 32 draws, 44 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Babak Jafarli?
121 games by Babak Jafarli 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.