Prepare against Emin Novruzov
Azerbaijan · World #40,954 classical · FIDE ID 13403516
Our database contains 50 games by Emin Novruzov, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emin Novruzov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emin Novruzov 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 | 1,931 | 1,993 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,972 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,965 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 11 | 13 | 26 | 22.0% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emin Novruzov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emin Novruzov's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 69.6% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e6 (44% of these games) — Novruzov usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Novruzov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Novruzov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Novruzov usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Novruzov usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 66.7% | 5.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Emin Novruzov's chess games
All 50 games by Emin Novruzov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 11 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Kerem Laciner | 2,304 | 2nd Baku President's Cup | D45 |
| Nov 2025 | Tahmoores Baardeh | 2,119 | Ganja Open | B08 |
| Jan 2019 | Shahriyar Isgandarov | 2,113 | ch-AZE 74th | B04 |
| Jul 2025 | Yashar Shirinov | 1,915 | Lankaran Open | D35 |
| Jul 2025 | Huseyn Gurbanov | 1,914 | Lankaran Open | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lankaran Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,923 |
| ch-AZE 74th | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 2,010 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,785 |
| Ganja Open | 2025 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,830 |
| Shirvan Open | 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1,760 |
| Guba Open | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,781 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,944 |
| Baku Open | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,433 |
Interactive opening tree from all 50 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emin Novruzov's chess games?
50 games by Emin Novruzov, from Jul 2006 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 Emin Novruzov has played.
What does Emin Novruzov play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Emin Novruzov opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emin Novruzov answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Emin Novruzov play as White?
As White, Emin Novruzov's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emin Novruzov play as Black?
As Black, Emin Novruzov most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Emin Novruzov's FIDE rating?
Emin Novruzov is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Emin Novruzov played?
Our database contains 50 games by Emin Novruzov, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emin Novruzov?
50 games by Emin Novruzov 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.