Prepare against Emin Ismayilov
Azerbaijan · World #44,544 classical · FIDE ID 13454188
When preparing against Emin Ismayilov, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 58 games by Emin Ismayilov, covering Sep 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Emin Ismayilov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emin Ismayilov 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 | 1,916 | 1,978 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,740 | 1,865 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,750 | 1,750 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 16 | 16 | 26 | 27.6% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 13.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 780 rated games against 439 different opponents, across 102 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 | 306 | 144 | 71 | 91 | 47.1% | 1,600 | 1,619 | 10 |
| Rapid | 387 | 192 | 58 | 137 | 49.6% | 1,635 | 1,622 | 8 |
| Blitz | 87 | 37 | 11 | 39 | 42.5% | 1,543 | 1,473 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 345 | 83 | 74 | 188 | 24.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 253 | 153 | 51 | 49 | 60.5% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 100 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100 | 54 | 18 | 28 | 1,768 | 1,863 |
| 2025 | 216 | 113 | 37 | 66 | 1,722 | 1,767 |
| 2024 | 304 | 135 | 61 | 108 | 1,600 | 1,559 |
| 2023 | 110 | 48 | 18 | 44 | 1,316 | 1,199 |
| 2022 | 50 | 23 | 6 | 21 | 1,195 | 1,062 |
Where Emin Ismayilov has played
Azerbaijan (100) · Georgia (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emin Ismayilov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emin Ismayilov's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 93.1% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Ismayilov usually continues Nc3 (54.2% score)
- …c6 (26% of these games) — Ismayilov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Ismayilov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ismayilov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 20.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
Emin Ismayilov's chess games
All 58 games by Emin Ismayilov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 16 wins, 16 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Huseyn Gurbanov | 2,141 | Sheki Open A 2026 | B23 |
| Mar 2026 | Teymur Soltanov | 2,005 | Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U16 | B10 |
| Jun 2026 | Yashar Shirinov | 1,986 | Sheki Open A 2026 | B23 |
| Jun 2026 | Mammad Mammadzada | 1,918 | Sheki Open A 2026 | B23 |
| Sep 2026 | Rza Guliyev | 1,914 | Guba Open 2026 | Group A | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,042 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,836 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,805 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,877 |
| Shamakhi Open | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,747 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,564 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U16 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,883 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emin Ismayilov's chess games?
58 games by Emin Ismayilov, from Sep 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 Ismayilov has played.
What does Emin Ismayilov play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Emin Ismayilov opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emin Ismayilov answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Emin Ismayilov play as White?
As White, Emin Ismayilov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emin Ismayilov play as Black?
As Black, Emin Ismayilov most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Emin Ismayilov's FIDE rating?
Emin Ismayilov is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,740 in rapid and 1,750 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Emin Ismayilov played?
Our database contains 58 games by Emin Ismayilov, covering Sep 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 16 draws, 26 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emin Ismayilov?
58 games by Emin Ismayilov 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.