Prepare against Eldar Gasanov
GM · Ukraine · World #907 classical · FIDE ID 14104466
When preparing against Eldar Gasanov, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 12.5% over 24 games.
Our database contains 1,436 games by Eldar Gasanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eldar Gasanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eldar Gasanov 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 | 2,461 | 2,553 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,384 | 2,586 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,416 | 2,652 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,436 | 669 | 466 | 301 | 46.6% |
| As White | 721 | 377 | 215 | 129 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 715 | 292 | 251 | 172 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eldar Gasanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eldar Gasanov's side.
First moves as White (721 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 510 | 70.7% | 65.8% |
| c4 | 97 | 13.5% | 64.4% |
| e4 | 56 | 7.8% | 75.9% |
| Nf3 | 55 | 7.6% | 75.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 65.8% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Gasanov usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Gasanov usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Gasanov usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 64.4% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Gasanov usually continues Nc3 (64.6% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Gasanov usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Gasanov usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (329 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 220 | 66.9% | 62.7% |
| e5 | 79 | 24.0% | 46.8% |
| Nc6 | 13 | 4.0% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 9 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 151 | 54.9% | 58.6% |
| d6 | 42 | 15.3% | 76.2% |
| d5 | 31 | 11.3% | 45.2% |
| e6 | 25 | 9.1% | 58.0% |
| f5 | 25 | 9.1% | 58.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Eldar Gasanov's chess games
All 1,436 games by Eldar Gasanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 669 wins, 466 draws, 301 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 87 | 39/34/14 | 44.8% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 44 | 24/17/3 | 54.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 40 | 16/17/7 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 16/12/9 | 43.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 37 | 23/10/4 | 62.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 28 | 9/13/6 | 32.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 25 | 15/6/4 | 60.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 9/10/6 | 36.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 16/5/4 | 64.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 15/3/1 | 78.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 127 | 59/40/28 | 46.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 39 | 19/10/10 | 48.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 38 | 17/5/16 | 44.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 30 | 19/5/6 | 63.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 24 | 9/12/3 | 37.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 11/5/8 | 45.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 3/15/6 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,764 | Titled Tue | D38 |
| Dec 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,675 | Titled Tue Late | B35 |
| Aug 2020 | Ray Robson | 2,673 | Titled Tue | B62 |
| May 2006 | Oleg Korneev | 2,671 | 1st Baku President's Cup | B66 |
| Dec 2018 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,670 | Wch Rapid | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 195 | 130 | 2,521 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 42 | 19.5 | 2,478 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2019 | 32 | 17 | 2,456 |
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 30 | 14 | 2,486 |
| UK Open Blitz Open Final | 2025 | 30 | 19 | 2,411 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2018 | 25 | 16.5 | 2,449 |
| Istanbul Open | 2016 | 25 | 19 | 2,477 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,458 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eldar Gasanov's chess games?
1,436 games by Eldar Gasanov, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Gasanov has played.
What does Eldar Gasanov play on the first move as White?
Across 721 games with White in our database, Eldar Gasanov opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eldar Gasanov answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Eldar Gasanov play as White?
As White, Eldar Gasanov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (87 games, 44.8% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 54.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (40 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 721 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eldar Gasanov play as Black?
As Black, Eldar Gasanov most often plays: Sicilian (127 games, 46.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (39 games, 48.7% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 44.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 715 games.
What is Eldar Gasanov's FIDE rating?
Eldar Gasanov is currently rated 2,461 in classical chess, 2,384 in rapid and 2,416 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,553 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Eldar Gasanov played?
Our database contains 1,436 games by Eldar Gasanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 669 wins, 466 draws, 301 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eldar Gasanov?
1,436 games by Eldar Gasanov 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.