Prepare against Elchin Shakaraliyev
Azerbaijan · World #26,832 classical · FIDE ID 13423797
When preparing against Elchin Shakaraliyev, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Elchin Shakaraliyev, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Elchin Shakaraliyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elchin Shakaraliyev 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 | 2,006 | 2,109 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,888 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 1,916 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 22 | 14 | 20 | 39.3% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elchin Shakaraliyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elchin Shakaraliyev's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 76.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Shakaraliyev usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (30% of these games) — Shakaraliyev usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Shakaraliyev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Shakaraliyev usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Shakaraliyev usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 92.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Elchin Shakaraliyev's chess games
All 56 games by Elchin Shakaraliyev in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 22 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Kanan Isbatov | 2,138 | Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U16 | B98 |
| Jun 2025 | Tiwari Shivansh | 1,936 | Sheki Open A | A45 |
| Sep 2026 | Krithik Muthukumar | 1,920 | Guba Open 2026 | Group A | B63 |
| Sep 2026 | Muthat Gulumov | 1,916 | Guba Open 2026 | Group A | B00 |
| Jun 2026 | Nihad Ahmadli | 1,915 | Sheki Open A 2026 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guba Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,977 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,787 |
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,937 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U16 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,052 |
| Sheki Open A | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,931 |
| Zəkaların Mübarizəsi Olimpiadası - 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,023 |
| World School-ch U13 | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,817 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elchin Shakaraliyev's chess games?
56 games by Elchin Shakaraliyev, from Aug 2017 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 Elchin Shakaraliyev has played.
What does Elchin Shakaraliyev play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Elchin Shakaraliyev opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elchin Shakaraliyev answers 1...d6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Elchin Shakaraliyev play as White?
As White, Elchin Shakaraliyev's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elchin Shakaraliyev play as Black?
As Black, Elchin Shakaraliyev most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Elchin Shakaraliyev's FIDE rating?
Elchin Shakaraliyev is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Elchin Shakaraliyev played?
Our database contains 56 games by Elchin Shakaraliyev, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elchin Shakaraliyev?
56 games by Elchin Shakaraliyev 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.