Prepare against Eldar Aghajanov
Azerbaijan · World #89,887 classical · FIDE ID 13455575
When preparing against Eldar Aghajanov, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 39 games by Eldar Aghajanov, covering Apr 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Eldar Aghajanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eldar Aghajanov 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 | 1,761 | 1,860 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,717 | 1,749 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,672 | 1,672 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 10 | 8 | 21 | 25.6% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 18.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 359 rated games against 264 different opponents, across 43 events in 2 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 | 184 | 97 | 32 | 55 | 52.7% | 1,605 | 1,654 | 14 |
| Rapid | 103 | 49 | 10 | 44 | 47.6% | 1,627 | 1,555 | 8 |
| Blitz | 72 | 38 | 6 | 28 | 52.8% | 1,723 | 1,670 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 148 | 44 | 18 | 86 | 29.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 109 | 67 | 20 | 22 | 61.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 42 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1,704 | 1,808 |
| 2025 | 196 | 104 | 24 | 68 | 1,691 | 1,699 |
| 2024 | 82 | 42 | 12 | 28 | 1,644 | 1,637 |
| 2023 | 38 | 17 | 3 | 18 | 1,293 | 1,182 |
| 2022 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 1,286 | 1,086 |
Where Eldar Aghajanov has played
Azerbaijan (42) · Czechia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eldar Aghajanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eldar Aghajanov's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 58.8% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Aghajanov usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Aghajanov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Aghajanov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Aghajanov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Aghajanov usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Eldar Aghajanov's chess games
All 39 games by Eldar Aghajanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2023 - Nov 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E58 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E00 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Mahammad Baghirov | 2,036 | Ganja Open 2025 | Rapid | B43 |
| Aug 2024 | Alex Szakolczai | 1,962 | ch-EU U10 | B43 |
| Mar 2026 | Jamal Mammadov | 1,955 | Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U12 | B40 |
| Jul 2025 | Yusif Mustafazade | 1,879 | Vugar Gashimov Open | D11 |
| Aug 2024 | Akul Gupta | 1,853 | ch-EU U10 | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,615 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U12 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,904 |
| Ganja Open 2025 | Rapid | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,813 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,946 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,700 |
| Ganja Open 2025 | Blitz | 2025 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,830 |
| Shirvan Open 2025 | Blitz | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,493 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eldar Aghajanov's chess games?
39 games by Eldar Aghajanov, from Apr 2023 to Nov 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 Aghajanov has played.
What does Eldar Aghajanov play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Eldar Aghajanov opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eldar Aghajanov answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Eldar Aghajanov play as White?
As White, Eldar Aghajanov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eldar Aghajanov play as Black?
As Black, Eldar Aghajanov most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Eldar Aghajanov's FIDE rating?
Eldar Aghajanov is currently rated 1,761 in classical chess, 1,717 in rapid and 1,672 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,860 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Eldar Aghajanov played?
Our database contains 39 games by Eldar Aghajanov, covering Apr 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eldar Aghajanov?
39 games by Eldar Aghajanov 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.