Prepare against Eldar Alizada
United Kingdom · World #30,646 classical · FIDE ID 464104
When preparing against Eldar Alizada, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 29.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 230 games by Eldar Alizada, covering Mar 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Eldar Alizada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eldar Alizada 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 | 1,982 | 2,058 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 1,995 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,012 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 86 | 74 | 70 | 37.4% |
| As White | 113 | 42 | 39 | 32 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 117 | 44 | 35 | 38 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eldar Alizada's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eldar Alizada's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 113 | 100.0% | 54.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Alizada usually continues c4 (55.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Alizada usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Alizada usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 55 | 100.0% | 57.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 45.5% | 63.3% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 30.3% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 24.2% | 50.0% |
Eldar Alizada's chess games
All 230 games by Eldar Alizada in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 86 wins, 74 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D22 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 24 | 7/10/7 | 29.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Keith C Arkell | 2,383 | ECF Charity Marathon UKR | E11 |
| Jun 2021 | Graham A Waddingham | 2,345 | Checkmate Covid Rematch | D11 |
| Apr 2022 | Chris W Baker | 2,272 | ECF Charity Marathon UKR | C10 |
| Mar 2025 | Elis Denele Dicen | 2,129 | British Rapidplay | D31 |
| Apr 2023 | Martin P Burrows | 2,121 | chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | E39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 33 | 17.5 | 2,106 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 21 | 13 | 1,963 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1,971 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 10 | 3 | 1,873 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 2,322 |
| 4th London Mindsports Blitz Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,940 |
| chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 2,275 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eldar Alizada's chess games?
230 games by Eldar Alizada, from Mar 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 Eldar Alizada has played.
What does Eldar Alizada play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Eldar Alizada opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eldar Alizada answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games).
What openings does Eldar Alizada play as White?
As White, Eldar Alizada's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eldar Alizada play as Black?
As Black, Eldar Alizada most often plays: French Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Eldar Alizada's FIDE rating?
Eldar Alizada is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Eldar Alizada played?
Our database contains 230 games by Eldar Alizada, covering Mar 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 74 draws, 70 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eldar Alizada?
230 games by Eldar Alizada 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.