Prepare against Edgar Mamedov
GM · Kazakhstan · World #790 classical · FIDE ID 13739980
When preparing against Edgar Mamedov, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as White, 33.3% over 24 games.
Our database contains 1,511 games by Edgar Mamedov, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Edgar Mamedov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edgar Mamedov 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 | 2,474 | 2,509 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,381 | 2,390 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,476 | 2,476 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,511 | 788 | 280 | 443 | 52.2% |
| As White | 749 | 418 | 140 | 191 | 55.8% |
| As Black | 762 | 370 | 140 | 252 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edgar Mamedov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edgar Mamedov's side.
First moves as White (746 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 527 | 70.6% | 63.9% |
| c4 | 79 | 10.6% | 68.4% |
| e4 | 77 | 10.3% | 75.3% |
| Nf3 | 60 | 8.0% | 61.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Mamedov usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mamedov usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Mamedov usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 68.4% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Mamedov usually continues Nc3 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Mamedov usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Mamedov usually continues Nc3 (85.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (359 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 203 | 56.5% | 62.6% |
| c6 | 62 | 17.3% | 61.3% |
| e5 | 52 | 14.5% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 15 | 4.2% | 56.7% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 2.5% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 2.5% | 72.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 204 | 79.7% | 53.4% |
| Nf6 | 45 | 17.6% | 71.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Edgar Mamedov's chess games
All 1,511 games by Edgar Mamedov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 788 wins, 280 draws, 443 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 112 | 69/16/27 | 61.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 67 | 41/8/18 | 61.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 47 | 25/12/10 | 53.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 36 | 16/11/9 | 44.4% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 33 | 15/9/9 | 45.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 30 | 19/1/10 | 63.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 14/5/9 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 67 | 23/16/28 | 34.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 63 | 37/11/15 | 58.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 48 | 24/8/16 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 48 | 20/15/13 | 41.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 35 | 19/5/11 | 54.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 33 | 13/6/14 | 39.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 32 | 18/2/12 | 56.3% |
| D02 | London System | 32 | 15/7/10 | 46.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 15/1/6 | 68.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 11/2/7 | 55.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,798 | Titled Tue Early | A21 |
| Apr 2024 | Anish Giri | 2,745 | Titled Tue Early | E17 |
| Jan 2024 | Quang Liem Le | 2,731 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
| Oct 2025 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,729 | Titled Tue | D85 |
| Jul 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,719 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 866 | 552 | 2,463 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,455 |
| Wch Blitz | 2022 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,290 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 10 | 2,674 |
| UKR-KAZ U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 17 | 10 | 1,891 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 15 | 9 | 2,387 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,561 |
| ch-Asia U14 | 2024 | 13 | 10 | 2,318 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Emanuel Kot (12 games) · V Pranav (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edgar Mamedov's chess games?
1,511 games by Edgar Mamedov, from May 2018 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 Edgar Mamedov has played.
What does Edgar Mamedov play on the first move as White?
Across 746 games with White in our database, Edgar Mamedov opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edgar Mamedov answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Edgar Mamedov play as White?
As White, Edgar Mamedov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (112 games, 61.6% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (67 games, 61.2% win rate); English Opening (47 games, 53.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 749 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edgar Mamedov play as Black?
As Black, Edgar Mamedov most often plays: Slav Defense (67 games, 34.3% win rate); Sicilian (63 games, 58.7% win rate); Indian Defense (48 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 762 games.
What is Edgar Mamedov's FIDE rating?
Edgar Mamedov is currently rated 2,474 in classical chess, 2,381 in rapid and 2,476 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,509 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Edgar Mamedov played?
Our database contains 1,511 games by Edgar Mamedov, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 788 wins, 280 draws, 443 losses (52.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edgar Mamedov?
1,511 games by Edgar Mamedov 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.