Prepare against Farid Orujov
FM · Azerbaijan · World #2,641 classical · FIDE ID 13423533
When preparing against Farid Orujov, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 22.2% over 27 games.
Our database contains 635 games by Farid Orujov, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Farid Orujov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Farid Orujov 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 | 2,354 | 2,389 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,166 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 2,166 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 635 | 229 | 112 | 294 | 36.1% |
| As White | 323 | 126 | 67 | 130 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 312 | 103 | 45 | 164 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Farid Orujov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Farid Orujov's side.
First moves as White (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 299 | 92.6% | 49.0% |
| d4 | 18 | 5.6% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Orujov usually continues Nf3 (48.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Orujov usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Orujov usually continues d4 (47.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Orujov usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Orujov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Orujov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 89 | 63.1% | 38.2% |
| e5 | 45 | 31.9% | 37.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 5.0% | 14.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 83.1% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 19 | 16.1% | 36.8% |
Farid Orujov's chess games
All 635 games by Farid Orujov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - Sep 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: 229 wins, 112 draws, 294 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 55 | 22/8/25 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 9/10/15 | 26.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 13/6/20 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 34 | 12/5/17 | 35.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 27 | 6/6/15 | 22.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 5/4/12 | 23.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 7/0/9 | 43.8% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | A19 |
| Aug 2025 | Samrug Narayanan | 2,453 | Fujairah Global Masters | C07 |
| Jul 2020 | Nikolozi Kacharava | 2,437 | AZE-GEO U16 Team Battle | B90 |
| May 2024 | Nikolaos Spyropoulos | 2,427 | Titled Tue Early | B92 |
| May 2025 | Shiroghlan Talibov | 2,423 | Baku Open | B97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 217 | 96.5 | 2,203 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 22 | 9 | 2,307 |
| RUS-AZE U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 16 | 1 | 2,062 |
| AZE-GEO U16 Team Battle | 2020 | 14 | 9 | 2,235 |
| AZE-KAZ U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 2,038 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,200 |
| Wch U08 | 2016 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,803 |
| 19th ch-EU | 2018 | 10 | 2 | 1,823 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Farid Orujov's chess games?
635 games by Farid Orujov, from Jan 2016 to Sep 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 Orujov has played.
What does Farid Orujov play on the first move as White?
Across 323 games with White in our database, Farid Orujov opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Farid Orujov answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Farid Orujov play as White?
As White, Farid Orujov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (55 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 26.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 323 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Farid Orujov play as Black?
As Black, Farid Orujov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 312 games.
What is Farid Orujov's FIDE rating?
Farid Orujov is currently rated 2,354 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Farid Orujov played?
Our database contains 635 games by Farid Orujov, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 229 wins, 112 draws, 294 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Farid Orujov?
635 games by Farid Orujov 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.