Prepare against Elchin Aliyev
Azerbaijan · World #99,375 classical · FIDE ID 13408461
When preparing against Elchin Aliyev, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (33%).
Our database contains 30 games by Elchin Aliyev, covering Sep 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Elchin Aliyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elchin 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 | 1,732 | 1,732 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,731 | 1,731 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 36.7% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 37.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2011-2026): 59 rated games against 56 different opponents, across 7 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 50 | 28 | 10 | 12 | 56.0% | 1,578 | 1,665 | 12 |
| Blitz | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 66.7% | 1,529 | 1,586 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 20 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 65.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1,586 | 1,679 |
| 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1,568 | 1,718 |
| 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1,739 | 1,739 |
| 2023 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1,432 | 1,592 |
| 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1,919 | 1,519 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elchin Aliyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elchin Aliyev's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 78.6% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 45.5% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Aliyev usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Aliyev usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Aliyev usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Aliyev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Aliyev usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Elchin Aliyev's chess games
All 30 games by Elchin Aliyev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Sahil Mehraliyev | 1,931 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | A80 |
| Oct 2026 | Aytaj Mammadova | 1,816 | Ganja Open 2026 | Group B | C00 |
| Oct 2026 | Azad Yagublu | 1,809 | Ganja Open 2026 | Group B | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Shams Jarchili | 1,582 | Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | B00 |
| Jul 2026 | Rauf Yusifli | 1,566 | Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,785 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,847 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,854 |
| Shirvan Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,744 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,435 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elchin Aliyev's chess games?
30 games by Elchin Aliyev, from Sep 2023 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 Elchin Aliyev has played.
What does Elchin Aliyev play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Elchin Aliyev opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elchin Aliyev answers 1...Nc6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Elchin Aliyev play as White?
As White, Elchin Aliyev's most-played openings in our database are: London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elchin Aliyev play as Black?
As Black, Elchin Aliyev most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Elchin Aliyev's FIDE rating?
Elchin Aliyev is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess and 1,731 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,732 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Elchin Aliyev played?
Our database contains 30 games by Elchin Aliyev, covering Sep 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 9 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elchin Aliyev?
30 games by Elchin 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.