Prepare against Fariz Ahmadov
Azerbaijan · World #10,911 classical · FIDE ID 13402200
Our database contains 131 games by Fariz Ahmadov, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fariz Ahmadov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fariz Ahmadov 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 | 2,156 | 2,284 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,198 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,131 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 42 | 27 | 62 | 32.1% |
| As White | 62 | 25 | 11 | 26 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 69 | 17 | 16 | 36 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fariz Ahmadov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fariz Ahmadov's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 67.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 11 | 17.7% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 11.3% | 35.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Ahmadov usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Ahmadov usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Ahmadov usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Ahmadov usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Ahmadov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Ahmadov usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 28.6% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 22.9% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 5 | 14.3% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 14.3% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 71.4% | 43.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 23.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Fariz Ahmadov's chess games
All 131 games by Fariz Ahmadov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 42 wins, 27 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Darmen Sadvakasov | 2,619 | 1st Baku President's Cup | E21 |
| May 2008 | Farhad Tahirov | 2,533 | 3rd Baku President's Cup | A29 |
| Jan 2008 | Rahim Gasimov | 2,394 | ch-AZE | E21 |
| Mar 2017 | Toghrul Hasanzade | 2,377 | ch-AZE 72nd | A01 |
| Jul 2024 | Kirill Putrenko | 2,349 | Baku Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guba Open | 2025 | 17 | 11 | 2,084 |
| ch-AZE U16 | 2000 | 11 | 3 | 2,073 |
| ch-AZE U14 | 2001 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,193 |
| ch-AZE First League | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,086 |
| ch-AZE Prelim 77th | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,166 |
| ch-AZE | 2008 | 9 | 1 | 2,185 |
| Lankaran Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,338 |
| Sheki Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fariz Ahmadov's chess games?
131 games by Fariz Ahmadov, from Oct 2003 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 Fariz Ahmadov has played.
What does Fariz Ahmadov play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Fariz Ahmadov opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fariz Ahmadov answers 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Fariz Ahmadov play as White?
As White, Fariz Ahmadov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fariz Ahmadov play as Black?
As Black, Fariz Ahmadov most often plays: Modern Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Owen Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Fariz Ahmadov's FIDE rating?
Fariz Ahmadov is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Fariz Ahmadov played?
Our database contains 131 games by Fariz Ahmadov, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 27 draws, 62 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fariz Ahmadov?
131 games by Fariz Ahmadov 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.