Prepare against Elmir Gulamov
DEU · World #76,775 classical · FIDE ID 34604332
When preparing against Elmir Gulamov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Elmir Gulamov, covering Sep 2021 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Elmir Gulamov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elmir Gulamov 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 | 1,802 | 1,855 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 30.0% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 7.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2020-2026): 156 rated games against 150 different opponents, across 23 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 | 148 | 59 | 32 | 57 | 39.9% | 1,655 | 1,631 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 72 | 20 | 16 | 36 | 27.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 43 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 53.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 21 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,983 | 1,583 |
| 2025 | 51 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 1,759 | 1,791 |
| 2024 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1,565 | 1,637 |
| 2023 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 1,549 | 1,577 |
| 2022 | 35 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1,642 | 1,583 |
| 2021 | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 1,581 | 1,438 |
| 2020 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1,417 | 1,217 |
Where Elmir Gulamov has played
Germany (22) · Azerbaijan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elmir Gulamov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elmir Gulamov's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.1% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Gulamov usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Gulamov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gulamov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 66.7% | 18.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Elmir Gulamov's chess games
All 30 games by Elmir Gulamov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 9 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Chidera Aguike | 1,801 | Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U14 | C56 |
| Mar 2022 | Alexander Wartenberg | 1,639 | chT-GER U12 | C42 |
| Mar 2022 | Veronika Flierl | 1,356 | chT-GER U12 | C02 |
| Aug 2021 | Yibo Zhang | 1,313 | ch-GER U10 | C54 |
| Oct 2020 | Lasse Peters | 1,223 | ch-GER U10 | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2021 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,168 |
| Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U14 | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,635 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,657 |
| 13. Krefelder Pfingstopen 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,829 |
| Bezirksmeisterschaft Schachbezirk Oldenburg Ostfriesland 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,617 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elmir Gulamov's chess games?
30 games by Elmir Gulamov, from Sep 2021 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 Elmir Gulamov has played.
What does Elmir Gulamov play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Elmir Gulamov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elmir Gulamov answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Elmir Gulamov play as White?
As White, Elmir Gulamov's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elmir Gulamov play as Black?
As Black, Elmir Gulamov most often plays: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Elmir Gulamov's FIDE rating?
Elmir Gulamov is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,855 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Elmir Gulamov played?
Our database contains 30 games by Elmir Gulamov, covering Sep 2021 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elmir Gulamov?
30 games by Elmir Gulamov 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.