Prepare against Emil Fatullayev
Azerbaijan · World #28,000 classical · FIDE ID 13402404
Our database contains 75 games by Emil Fatullayev, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emil Fatullayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emil Fatullayev 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 | 1,998 | 1,998 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 1,973 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 1,971 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 27 | 19 | 29 | 36.0% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 92.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Fatullayev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Fatullayev usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Fatullayev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Fatullayev usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Fatullayev usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 90.5% | 39.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Emil Fatullayev's chess games
All 75 games by Emil Fatullayev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 27 wins, 19 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Gara Baladjaev | 2,177 | ch-AZE U16 | D00 |
| Nov 2025 | Sobhan Zahmati | 2,109 | Shirvan Open | A13 |
| Jan 2003 | Mushfig Asgarov | 2,058 | ch-AZE U16 | D00 |
| Nov 2025 | Muthat Gulumov | 2,055 | Shirvan Open | A45 |
| Jan 2003 | Urfan Sevdimaliyev | 1,975 | ch-AZE U16 | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AZE U16 | 2003 | 35 | 17.5 | 2,195 |
| ch-EU U10 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-EU U12 | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,996 |
| ch-AZE U14 | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,224 |
| Shirvan Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| ch-AZE-B U16 | 1998 | 3 | 3 | – |
| 2nd Baku President's Cup | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,906 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emil Fatullayev's chess games?
75 games by Emil Fatullayev, from Oct 2003 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 Emil Fatullayev has played.
What does Emil Fatullayev play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Emil Fatullayev opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emil Fatullayev answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Emil Fatullayev play as White?
As White, Emil Fatullayev's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emil Fatullayev play as Black?
As Black, Emil Fatullayev most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Emil Fatullayev's FIDE rating?
Emil Fatullayev is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Emil Fatullayev played?
Our database contains 75 games by Emil Fatullayev, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 19 draws, 29 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emil Fatullayev?
75 games by Emil Fatullayev 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.