Prepare against Chingiz Rzayev
Azerbaijan · World #12,265 classical · FIDE ID 13400096
When preparing against Chingiz Rzayev, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 72 games by Chingiz Rzayev, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Chingiz Rzayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chingiz 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 | 2,139 | 2,153 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 2,037 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,095 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 25 | 17 | 30 | 34.7% |
| As White | 37 | 11 | 8 | 18 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 35 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chingiz Rzayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chingiz Rzayev's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 75.7% | 41.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 41.1% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 76.5% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 54.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Chingiz Rzayev's chess games
All 72 games by Chingiz Rzayev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 25 wins, 17 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A59 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Evgeny Gleizerov | 2,382 | 7th Mersin Open A | C01 |
| Nov 2023 | Mikhail Ulybin | 2,352 | 7th Mersin Open A | C01 |
| Aug 2026 | Umid Aslanov | 2,345 | Gudrat Ismayilov Mem IM | B33 |
| Nov 2023 | Nazmi Can Dogan | 2,277 | 7th Mersin Open A | B01 |
| Aug 2024 | Sargis A. Manukyan | 2,211 | 30th Abu Dhabi Open B | D39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,188 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,199 |
| ch-AZE First League | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,009 |
| 7th Mersin Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,344 |
| 30th Abu Dhabi Open B | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,208 |
| Gudrat Ismayilov Mem IM | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,217 |
| Paracin Prestige Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,012 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,750 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chingiz Rzayev's chess games?
72 games by Chingiz Rzayev, from Oct 2008 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 Chingiz Rzayev has played.
What does Chingiz Rzayev play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Chingiz Rzayev opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chingiz Rzayev answers 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Chingiz Rzayev play as White?
As White, Chingiz Rzayev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chingiz Rzayev play as Black?
As Black, Chingiz Rzayev most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Chingiz Rzayev's FIDE rating?
Chingiz Rzayev is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Chingiz Rzayev played?
Our database contains 72 games by Chingiz Rzayev, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 17 draws, 30 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chingiz Rzayev?
72 games by Chingiz 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.