Prepare against Sarhan Guliev
GM · Azerbaijan · World #9,563 classical · FIDE ID 13400231
Our database contains 1,041 games by Sarhan Guliev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sarhan Guliev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarhan Guliev 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 | 2,177 | 2,537 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,416 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,308 | 2,416 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,041 | 389 | 358 | 294 | 37.4% |
| As White | 541 | 228 | 190 | 123 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 500 | 161 | 168 | 171 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarhan Guliev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarhan Guliev's side.
First moves as White (541 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 496 | 91.7% | 60.6% |
| e4 | 36 | 6.7% | 47.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Guliev usually continues c4 (58.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Guliev usually continues c4 (64.4% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Guliev usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 47.2% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Guliev usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Guliev usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Guliev usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (236 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 139 | 58.9% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 74 | 31.4% | 48.6% |
| c5 | 22 | 9.3% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 105 | 57.7% | 46.2% |
| f5 | 48 | 26.4% | 47.9% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 14.3% | 40.4% |
Sarhan Guliev's chess games
All 1,041 games by Sarhan Guliev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 389 wins, 358 draws, 294 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 96 | 24/40/32 | 25.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 61 | 27/19/15 | 44.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 59 | 30/20/9 | 50.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 58 | 32/19/7 | 55.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 23/2/7 | 71.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 15/8/3 | 57.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 11/9/1 | 52.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 21 | 5/11/5 | 23.8% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 20 | 6/10/4 | 30.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Slav Defense | 56 | 16/17/23 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 52 | 14/20/18 | 26.9% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 46 | 12/24/10 | 26.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 28 | 7/14/7 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 7/7/13 | 25.9% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 26 | 9/8/9 | 34.6% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 8/8/10 | 30.8% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 24 | 5/13/6 | 20.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Loek Van Wely | 2,677 | 3rd Baku President's Cup | D43 |
| Aug 2011 | Ivan Cheparinov | 2,669 | Baku Open A | C36 |
| Apr 2011 | Zaven Andriasian | 2,645 | 13th Dubai Open | D18 |
| May 2008 | Daniel Fridman | 2,640 | 3rd Baku President's Cup | E00 |
| Jun 2003 | Alexander Motylev | 2,634 | 4th ch-EU | D18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AZE | 2014 | 55 | 30.5 | 2,432 |
| Baku Open | 2024 | 32 | 10 | 2,200 |
| Goldberg Memorial | 1998 | 27 | 14 | 2,455 |
| Nikolaev zt | 1995 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,527 |
| Baku | 1997 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,446 |
| RUS-Cup | 1999 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,522 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 1993 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,501 |
| Sochi | 1996 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,426 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarhan Guliev's chess games?
1,041 games by Sarhan Guliev, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Sarhan Guliev has played.
What does Sarhan Guliev play on the first move as White?
Across 541 games with White in our database, Sarhan Guliev opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarhan Guliev answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...f5 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Sarhan Guliev play as White?
As White, Sarhan Guliev's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (96 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (61 games, 44.3% win rate); Indian Defense (59 games, 50.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 541 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarhan Guliev play as Black?
As Black, Sarhan Guliev most often plays: Slav Defense (56 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (52 games, 26.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (46 games, 26.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 500 games.
What is Sarhan Guliev's FIDE rating?
Sarhan Guliev is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,308 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,537 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Sarhan Guliev played?
Our database contains 1,041 games by Sarhan Guliev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 389 wins, 358 draws, 294 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarhan Guliev?
1,041 games by Sarhan Guliev 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.