Prepare against Eldar Musayev
Azerbaijan · World #18,835 classical · FIDE ID 13402099
When preparing against Eldar Musayev, expect 1.Nf3 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 75 games by Eldar Musayev, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Eldar Musayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eldar Musayev 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 | 2,068 | 2,230 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,116 | 2,194 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 2,248 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 33 | 15 | 27 | 44.0% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 40 | 18 | 7 | 15 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eldar Musayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eldar Musayev's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 18 | 51.4% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 14.3% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 14.3% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Musayev usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Musayev usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Musayev usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Musayev usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Musayev usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 35.3% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 29.4% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 17.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Eldar Musayev's chess games
All 75 games by Eldar Musayev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 33 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Md Imran | 2,492 | Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | D37 |
| Jan 2025 | Ravan Ughuzov | 2,250 | ch-AZE First League | A05 |
| Nov 2025 | Majumder Shrayan | 2,234 | Shirvan Open | A07 |
| Jul 2025 | Elkhan Bayramov | 2,182 | Guba Open | B50 |
| Jun 2014 | Dejan Dimitrov | 2,114 | 8th Varna Open B | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lankaran Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,021 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,003 |
| Guba Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,143 |
| Sheki Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,158 |
| Shirvan Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,154 |
| 8th Varna Open B | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,216 |
| ch-AZE First League | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,909 |
| Vilnius Zavanelli Memorial Open C | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,038 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eldar Musayev's chess games?
75 games by Eldar Musayev, from Oct 2003 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 Eldar Musayev has played.
What does Eldar Musayev play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Eldar Musayev opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eldar Musayev answers 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...b5 (9% of games).
What openings does Eldar Musayev play as White?
As White, Eldar Musayev's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eldar Musayev play as Black?
As Black, Eldar Musayev most often plays: Modern Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Eldar Musayev's FIDE rating?
Eldar Musayev is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,116 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Eldar Musayev played?
Our database contains 75 games by Eldar Musayev, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eldar Musayev?
75 games by Eldar Musayev 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.