Prepare against Bahruz Rzayev
IM · Türkiye · World #3,608 classical · FIDE ID 13403036
When preparing against Bahruz Rzayev, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 676 games by Bahruz Rzayev, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bahruz Rzayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bahruz Rzayev 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 | 2,316 | 2,466 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,302 | 2,432 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,313 | 2,418 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 676 | 282 | 201 | 193 | 41.7% |
| As White | 345 | 157 | 104 | 84 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 331 | 125 | 97 | 109 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bahruz Rzayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bahruz Rzayev's side.
First moves as White (345 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 257 | 74.5% | 62.6% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 11.6% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 22 | 6.4% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 20 | 5.8% | 57.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.2% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 62.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 107 | 59.8% | 57.0% |
| c5 | 68 | 38.0% | 52.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 53 | 51.5% | 44.3% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 22.3% | 60.9% |
| c5 | 13 | 12.6% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 7 | 6.8% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 6 | 5.8% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Bahruz Rzayev's chess games
All 676 games by Bahruz Rzayev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 282 wins, 201 draws, 193 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 14/7/6 | 51.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 29 | 12/6/11 | 41.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 17 | 12/3/2 | 70.6% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,650 | 3rd Cesme Open | C41 |
| Oct 2021 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 2,622 | Titled Tue | A04 |
| Apr 2013 | Abhijeet Gupta | 2,591 | Nakhchivan Open | D77 |
| Dec 2013 | Marat Dzhumaev | 2,557 | 6th Kolkata Open | D71 |
| May 2008 | Farhad Tahirov | 2,533 | 3rd Baku President's Cup | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 54 | 31 | 2,426 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 44 | 31 | 2,336 |
| Baku Open | 2015 | 34 | 16 | 2,424 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2017 | 30 | 11.5 | 2,362 |
| chT2-TUR | 2016 | 24 | 14 | 2,390 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 16 | 8 | 2,292 |
| ch-AZE U20 | 2011 | 15 | 6 | 2,258 |
| Wch U20 | 2008 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,319 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bahruz Rzayev's chess games?
676 games by Bahruz Rzayev, from Oct 2005 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 Bahruz Rzayev has played.
What does Bahruz Rzayev play on the first move as White?
Across 345 games with White in our database, Bahruz Rzayev opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bahruz Rzayev answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Bahruz Rzayev play as White?
As White, Bahruz Rzayev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Réti Opening (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 345 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bahruz Rzayev play as Black?
As Black, Bahruz Rzayev most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 331 games.
What is Bahruz Rzayev's FIDE rating?
Bahruz Rzayev is currently rated 2,316 in classical chess, 2,302 in rapid and 2,313 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,466 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Bahruz Rzayev played?
Our database contains 676 games by Bahruz Rzayev, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 282 wins, 201 draws, 193 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bahruz Rzayev?
676 games by Bahruz Rzayev 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.