Prepare against Elgun Khanalizade
Azerbaijan · World #49,233 classical · FIDE ID 13446606
When preparing against Elgun Khanalizade, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 57 games by Elgun Khanalizade, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elgun Khanalizade's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elgun Khanalizade 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 | 1,896 | 1,901 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,729 | 1,872 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,792 | 1,793 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 20 | 12 | 25 | 35.1% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elgun Khanalizade's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elgun Khanalizade's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 89.7% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Khanalizade usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Khanalizade usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Khanalizade usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Khanalizade usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Khanalizade usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 71.4% | 15.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Elgun Khanalizade's chess games
All 57 games by Elgun Khanalizade in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 20 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Shumeng Zhou | 2,051 | Shirvan Open | B13 |
| Jul 2025 | Lala Huseynova | 2,045 | Guba Open | B55 |
| Nov 2025 | Adrina Imani | 2,001 | Shirvan Open | E49 |
| Jun 2025 | Gourav Nigam | 1,941 | Sheki Open A | B10 |
| Jun 2025 | Elchin Shakaraliyev | 1,935 | Sheki Open A | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,909 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1,851 |
| Guba Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,981 |
| Sheki Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,959 |
| Shirvan Open | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,884 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,676 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U14 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,848 |
| 33rd EY Open U12 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elgun Khanalizade's chess games?
57 games by Elgun Khanalizade, from Jul 2022 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 Elgun Khanalizade has played.
What does Elgun Khanalizade play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Elgun Khanalizade opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elgun Khanalizade answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Elgun Khanalizade play as White?
As White, Elgun Khanalizade's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elgun Khanalizade play as Black?
As Black, Elgun Khanalizade most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Elgun Khanalizade's FIDE rating?
Elgun Khanalizade is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess, 1,729 in rapid and 1,792 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,901 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Elgun Khanalizade played?
Our database contains 57 games by Elgun Khanalizade, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elgun Khanalizade?
57 games by Elgun Khanalizade 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.