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 32 games by Emin Ganjaliyev, covering Oct 2022 to Oct 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
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,932 | 1,932 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,729 | 1,729 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,881 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 18 | 5 | 9 | 56.3% |
| As White | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 69.2% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 47.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 237 rated games against 192 different opponents, across 28 events in 1 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 | 157 | 84 | 31 | 42 | 53.5% | 1,551 | 1,626 | 19 |
| Rapid | 28 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 60.7% | 1,735 | 1,735 | 4 |
| Blitz | 52 | 27 | 5 | 20 | 51.9% | 1,740 | 1,749 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 94 | 23 | 16 | 55 | 24.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 91 | 68 | 14 | 9 | 74.7% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 22 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45 | 29 | 7 | 9 | 1,719 | 1,879 |
| 2025 | 57 | 33 | 7 | 17 | 1,759 | 1,810 |
| 2024 | 40 | 24 | 2 | 14 | 1,641 | 1,702 |
| 2023 | 71 | 31 | 16 | 24 | 1,496 | 1,503 |
| 2022 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1,283 | 1,283 |
| 2018 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1,231 | 831 |
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)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 92.3% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
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)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Emin Ganjaliyev's chess games
All 32 games by Emin Ganjaliyev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - Oct 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Lala Huseynova | 2,237 | Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | A15 |
| Sep 2026 | Aydin Shahpalangov | 1,964 | Guba Open 2026 | Rapid | C02 |
| Sep 2026 | Muthat Gulumov | 1,916 | Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | B22 |
| Mar 2026 | Murad Rzayev | 1,904 | Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U16 | E63 |
| Jun 2026 | Kanan Shirinov | 1,867 | Sheki Open 2026 | Group B | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guba Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,089 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,924 |
| Sheki Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,054 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,007 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U16 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,810 |
| Zəkaların Mübarizəsi Olimpiadası - 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,680 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emin Ganjaliyev's chess games?
32 games by Emin Ganjaliyev, from Oct 2022 to Oct 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 19 games.
What is Emin Ganjaliyev's FIDE rating?
Emin Ganjaliyev is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,729 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Emin Ganjaliyev played?
Our database contains 32 games by Emin Ganjaliyev, covering Oct 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 9 losses (56.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emin Ganjaliyev?
32 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.