Prepare against Elshad Abdullayev
CM · Azerbaijan · World #13,683 classical · FIDE ID 13403087
Our database contains 68 games by Elshad Abdullayev, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elshad Abdullayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elshad Abdullayev 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 | 2,120 | 2,223 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,109 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,067 | 2,105 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 26 | 9 | 33 | 38.2% |
| As White | 33 | 18 | 4 | 11 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 35 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elshad Abdullayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elshad Abdullayev's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 54.5% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 30.3% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.1% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Abdullayev usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Abdullayev usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Abdullayev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 80.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Abdullayev usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Abdullayev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Abdullayev usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 38.9% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Elshad Abdullayev's chess games
All 68 games by Elshad Abdullayev in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - Jul 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: 26 wins, 9 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,587 | 19th ch-EU | D58 |
| Mar 2018 | Elina Danielian | 2,413 | 19th ch-EU | A61 |
| May 2026 | Lennis Martinez Ramirez | 2,395 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A06 |
| May 2026 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,375 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B50 |
| May 2026 | Artem Galaktionov | 2,346 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 29 | 11.5 | 2,205 |
| 19th ch-EU | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,368 |
| 11th San Agustin Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,996 |
| Charleroi Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,298 |
| 30th Abu Dhabi Open B | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,048 |
| Baku Open B | 2005 | 4 | 2 | 2,015 |
| Baku Open | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 2,313 |
| 28th Abu Dhabi Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elshad Abdullayev's chess games?
68 games by Elshad Abdullayev, from Jul 2006 to Jul 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 Elshad Abdullayev has played.
What does Elshad Abdullayev play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Elshad Abdullayev opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elshad Abdullayev answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Elshad Abdullayev play as White?
As White, Elshad Abdullayev's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elshad Abdullayev play as Black?
As Black, Elshad Abdullayev most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Elshad Abdullayev's FIDE rating?
Elshad Abdullayev is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 2,067 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Elshad Abdullayev played?
Our database contains 68 games by Elshad Abdullayev, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 9 draws, 33 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elshad Abdullayev?
68 games by Elshad Abdullayev 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.