Prepare against Emin Ganjaliyev

Azerbaijan · World #49,584 classical · FIDE ID 13433890

When preparing against Emin Ganjaliyev, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 31 games by Emin Ganjaliyev, covering Oct 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Emin Ganjaliyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emin Ganjaliyev 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emin Ganjaliyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emin Ganjaliyev's side.

First moves as White (13 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 83.3% score
  • …c5 (58% of these games) — Ganjaliyev usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
  • …e5 (17% of these games) — Ganjaliyev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
  • …c6 (8% of these games) — Ganjaliyev usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
  • …d6 (100% of these games) — Ganjaliyev usually continues d4 (0.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)

Emin Ganjaliyev's chess games

All 31 games by Emin Ganjaliyev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - Sep 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 9 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Emin Ganjaliyev's chess games?

31 games by Emin Ganjaliyev, from Oct 2022 to Sep 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 Emin Ganjaliyev has played.

What does Emin Ganjaliyev play on the first move as White?

Across 13 games with White in our database, Emin Ganjaliyev opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emin Ganjaliyev answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Emin Ganjaliyev play as White?

As White, Emin Ganjaliyev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Emin Ganjaliyev play as Black?

As Black, Emin Ganjaliyev most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.

What is Emin Ganjaliyev's FIDE rating?

Emin Ganjaliyev is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,698 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,895 (Sep 2026).

How many games has Emin Ganjaliyev played?

Our database contains 31 games by Emin Ganjaliyev, covering Oct 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 9 losses (54.8% win rate).

How do I prepare against Emin Ganjaliyev?

31 games by Emin Ganjaliyev 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.

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