Prepare against Emin Ismayilov
Azerbaijan · World #31,320 classical · FIDE ID 13454188
Our database contains 31 games by Emin Ismayilov, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 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 | 1,978 | 1,978 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,829 | 1,865 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,750 | 1,750 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 32.3% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Ismayilov usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Ismayilov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Ismayilov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ismayilov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Emin Ismayilov's chess games
All 31 games by Emin Ismayilov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Huseyn Gurbanov | 2,141 | Sheki Open 2026 | Group A | B23 |
| Jun 2026 | Yashar Shirinov | 1,986 | Sheki Open 2026 | Group A | B23 |
| Jun 2026 | Kenan Imranli | 1,894 | Sheki Open 2026 | Group A | B10 |
| Jun 2025 | Bhavanya Panchumarthi | 1,840 | Shamakhi Open | B15 |
| Jul 2026 | Leyla Humbatli | 1,620 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | Group A | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheki Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,953 |
| Shamakhi Open | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,747 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,564 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,770 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emin Ismayilov's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 31 of Emin Ismayilov's games from Sep 2022 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Emin Ismayilov has played.
What does Emin Ismayilov play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Emin Ismayilov opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emin Ismayilov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Emin Ismayilov play as White?
As White, Emin Ismayilov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emin Ismayilov play as Black?
As Black, Emin Ismayilov most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Emin Ismayilov's FIDE rating?
Emin Ismayilov is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 1,829 in rapid and 1,750 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Emin Ismayilov played?
Our database contains 31 games by Emin Ismayilov, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emin Ismayilov?
Open Emin Ismayilov's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 31 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.