Prepare against Elnur Aliyev
CM · Azerbaijan · World #14,316 classical · FIDE ID 13402617
Our database contains 610 games by Elnur Aliyev, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elnur Aliyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elnur Aliyev 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 | 2,113 | 2,269 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,155 | 2,235 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 2,258 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 610 | 254 | 82 | 274 | 41.6% |
| As White | 295 | 145 | 39 | 111 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 315 | 109 | 43 | 163 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elnur Aliyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elnur Aliyev's side.
First moves as White (295 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 152 | 51.5% | 53.0% |
| d4 | 71 | 24.1% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 16.3% | 57.3% |
| c4 | 16 | 5.4% | 59.4% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Aliyev usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Aliyev usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Aliyev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Aliyev usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Aliyev usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Aliyev usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 48.5% | 43.0% |
| e5 | 33 | 25.0% | 28.8% |
| e6 | 10 | 7.6% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 7.6% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 66.4% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 24 | 21.8% | 47.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Elnur Aliyev's chess games
All 610 games by Elnur Aliyev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 254 wins, 82 draws, 274 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 42 | 25/2/15 | 59.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 20 | 3/3/14 | 15.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 1/0/10 | 9.1% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Mikhailo Oleksienko | 2,598 | Al Ain Rapid | B32 |
| Mar 2025 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,514 | Titled Tue Late | A49 |
| May 2025 | Igor Khenkin | 2,499 | Titled Tue Late | C03 |
| Jun 2025 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Jun 2025 | Robert Hungaski | 2,477 | Titled Tue Early | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 291 | 131.5 | 2,208 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,154 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,192 |
| 7th Hatay Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,019 |
| 5th Ankara Baskent Univ Open A | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,439 |
| 16th Kesan Open | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,071 |
| Kislovodsk Plaza Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,372 |
| 3rd Al Ain Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elnur Aliyev's chess games?
610 games by Elnur Aliyev, from Jan 2005 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 Elnur Aliyev has played.
What does Elnur Aliyev play on the first move as White?
Across 295 games with White in our database, Elnur Aliyev opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elnur Aliyev answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Elnur Aliyev play as White?
As White, Elnur Aliyev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 59.5% win rate); Réti Opening (20 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 295 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elnur Aliyev play as Black?
As Black, Elnur Aliyev most often plays: Réti Opening (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 315 games.
What is Elnur Aliyev's FIDE rating?
Elnur Aliyev is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,155 in rapid and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Elnur Aliyev played?
Our database contains 610 games by Elnur Aliyev, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 254 wins, 82 draws, 274 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elnur Aliyev?
610 games by Elnur Aliyev 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.