Prepare against Fateh Alipashali
Azerbaijan · World #130,418 classical · FIDE ID 13455630
When preparing against Fateh Alipashali, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Fateh Alipashali, covering Aug 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Fateh Alipashali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fateh Alipashali 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 | 1,649 | 1,657 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,665 | 1,665 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,591 | 1,591 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 16 | 6 | 20 | 38.1% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 36.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 229 rated games against 193 different opponents, across 26 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 172 | 85 | 37 | 50 | 49.4% | 1,547 | 1,519 | 13 |
| Rapid | 21 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 42.9% | 1,766 | 1,633 | 3 |
| Blitz | 36 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 38.9% | 1,642 | 1,528 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 93 | 17 | 21 | 55 | 18.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 45 | 27 | 12 | 6 | 60.0% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 1,672 | 1,644 |
| 2025 | 104 | 48 | 24 | 32 | 1,657 | 1,613 |
| 2024 | 34 | 19 | 5 | 10 | 1,507 | 1,491 |
| 2023 | 34 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 1,313 | 1,172 |
| 2022 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 1,287 | 887 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fateh Alipashali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fateh Alipashali's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 95.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Alipashali usually continues Bf4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Alipashali usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Alipashali usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Alipashali usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Fateh Alipashali's chess games
All 42 games by Fateh Alipashali in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - Nov 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Natig Mahmud | 1,826 | Ganja Open 2026 | Rapid | D15 |
| Oct 2026 | Murad Huseynov | 1,785 | Ganja Open 2026 | Blitz | D02 |
| Oct 2026 | Aliakbar Ismayilov | 1,758 | Ganja Open 2026 | Rapid | C14 |
| Nov 2025 | Abbas Abasli | 1,730 | Ganja Open 2025 | Blitz | A48 |
| Nov 2025 | Sadagul Afandi | 1,591 | Ganja Open 2025 | Rapid | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganja Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,734 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,603 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,927 |
| Ganja Open 2025 | Rapid | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,762 |
| Shirvan Open 2025 - Rapid | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,644 |
| Ganja Open 2025 | Blitz | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,635 |
| Shirvan Open 2025 | Blitz | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,477 |
| Sheki Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,818 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fateh Alipashali's chess games?
42 games by Fateh Alipashali, from Aug 2023 to Nov 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 Fateh Alipashali has played.
What does Fateh Alipashali play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Fateh Alipashali opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fateh Alipashali answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Fateh Alipashali play as White?
As White, Fateh Alipashali's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fateh Alipashali play as Black?
As Black, Fateh Alipashali most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Fateh Alipashali's FIDE rating?
Fateh Alipashali is currently rated 1,649 in classical chess, 1,665 in rapid and 1,591 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,657 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Fateh Alipashali played?
Our database contains 42 games by Fateh Alipashali, covering Aug 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fateh Alipashali?
42 games by Fateh Alipashali 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.