Prepare against Farhad Tahirov
GM · Azerbaijan · World #1,004 classical · FIDE ID 13401661
Our database contains 164 games by Farhad Tahirov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Farhad Tahirov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Farhad Tahirov 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 | 2,451 | 2,583 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,438 | 2,438 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,355 | 2,452 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 61 | 52 | 51 | 37.2% |
| As White | 82 | 36 | 27 | 19 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 82 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Farhad Tahirov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Farhad Tahirov's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 59.8% | 65.3% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 26.8% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 8.5% | 21.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.9% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Tahirov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Tahirov usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Tahirov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Tahirov usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Tahirov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Tahirov usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 30 | 76.9% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 15.4% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 58.1% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 13 | 41.9% | 38.5% |
Farhad Tahirov's chess games
All 164 games by Farhad Tahirov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 61 wins, 52 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 27 | 8/8/11 | 29.6% |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Mikhail A Leonov | 2,446 | Tula | E80 |
| Jan 2002 | Aleksandar Paronjan | 2,419 | Tula-B | C45 |
| Apr 2008 | Imre dr. Balog | 2,415 | 9th ch-EU | D92 |
| Dec 2007 | Jovanka Houska | 2,404 | 83rd Hastings Masters Open | D45 |
| Jan 2002 | Mikhail Simantsev | 2,402 | Tula-B | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2008 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,309 |
| Tula | 2007 | 15 | 12 | 2,652 |
| 9th ch-EU | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,290 |
| ch-EU U20 | 2002 | 10 | 3 | 2,091 |
| 83rd Hastings Masters Open | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,489 |
| Tula-B | 2002 | 10 | 9 | 2,626 |
| 8th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,370 |
| Batumi Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,105 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Farhad Tahirov's chess games?
164 games by Farhad Tahirov, from Apr 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 Farhad Tahirov has played.
What does Farhad Tahirov play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Farhad Tahirov opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Farhad Tahirov answers 1...d6 (77% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Farhad Tahirov play as White?
As White, Farhad Tahirov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Farhad Tahirov play as Black?
As Black, Farhad Tahirov most often plays: Pirc Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Farhad Tahirov's FIDE rating?
Farhad Tahirov is currently rated 2,451 in classical chess, 2,438 in rapid and 2,355 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,583 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Farhad Tahirov played?
Our database contains 164 games by Farhad Tahirov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 52 draws, 51 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Farhad Tahirov?
164 games by Farhad Tahirov 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.