Prepare against Farid Mustafayev
FM · Azerbaijan · World #2,274 classical · FIDE ID 13408771
Our database contains 529 games by Farid Mustafayev, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Farid Mustafayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Farid Mustafayev 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 | 2,369 | 2,369 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,220 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,193 | 2,317 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 529 | 240 | 78 | 211 | 45.4% |
| As White | 279 | 140 | 42 | 97 | 50.2% |
| As Black | 250 | 100 | 36 | 114 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Farid Mustafayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Farid Mustafayev's side.
First moves as White (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 176 | 63.1% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 46 | 16.5% | 63.0% |
| c4 | 32 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 9.0% | 68.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Mustafayev usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Mustafayev usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Mustafayev usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Mustafayev usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Mustafayev usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mustafayev usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 52 | 45.6% | 54.8% |
| c5 | 28 | 24.6% | 58.9% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 22.8% | 59.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 57.0% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 32 | 40.5% | 39.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Farid Mustafayev's chess games
All 529 games by Farid Mustafayev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 240 wins, 78 draws, 211 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 28 | 15/1/12 | 53.6% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 22 | 15/1/6 | 68.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 25 | 14/3/8 | 56.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 24 | 6/6/12 | 25.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,763 | Titled Tue Late | D20 |
| Feb 2022 | Alexey Sarana | 2,685 | Titled Tue | A06 |
| Sep 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,670 | Titled Tue Late | D31 |
| Sep 2023 | Alan Pichot | 2,648 | Titled Tue Late | B11 |
| Apr 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,637 | Titled Tue Early | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 288 | 154.5 | 2,360 |
| Wch U12 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,014 |
| Wch U10 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,942 |
| Arandjelovac ASK-2 IM | 2021 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,412 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,130 |
| 3rd Nakhchivan Sunday IM | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,172 |
| Schools Friendly Match U17 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,142 |
| 15th Moscow Open A | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Farid Mustafayev's chess games?
529 games by Farid Mustafayev, from Sep 2012 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 Farid Mustafayev has played.
What does Farid Mustafayev play on the first move as White?
Across 279 games with White in our database, Farid Mustafayev opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Farid Mustafayev answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Farid Mustafayev play as White?
As White, Farid Mustafayev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 53.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (22 games, 68.2% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 279 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Farid Mustafayev play as Black?
As Black, Farid Mustafayev most often plays: Alekhine Defense (25 games, 56.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Farid Mustafayev's FIDE rating?
Farid Mustafayev is currently rated 2,369 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,193 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,369 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Farid Mustafayev played?
Our database contains 529 games by Farid Mustafayev, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 240 wins, 78 draws, 211 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Farid Mustafayev?
529 games by Farid Mustafayev 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.