Prepare against Huseyn Gurbanov
Azerbaijan · World #20,784 classical · FIDE ID 13426001
Our database contains 63 games by Huseyn Gurbanov, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Huseyn Gurbanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Huseyn Gurbanov 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 | 2,051 | 2,141 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 1,973 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,000 | 2,044 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 26 | 8 | 29 | 41.3% |
| As White | 31 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 32 | 13 | 4 | 15 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 58.1% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 29.0% | 38.9% |
| b3 | 3 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gurbanov usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Gurbanov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gurbanov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Gurbanov usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Gurbanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Gurbanov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Huseyn Gurbanov's chess games
All 63 games by Huseyn Gurbanov in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 26 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Shahin Valiyev | 2,363 | Lankaran Open 2026 | Group A | B47 |
| Nov 2025 | Mahindrakar Indrajeet | 2,133 | Shirvan Open | C02 |
| Jul 2025 | Shamsi Garakhanov | 2,112 | Guba Open | C00 |
| Jun 2026 | Mahammad Baghirov | 2,061 | Lankaran Open 2026 | Group A | D80 |
| Nov 2025 | Sahar Masoumi | 2,049 | Ganja Open | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| Ganja Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,044 |
| Lankaran Open | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 1,750 |
| Lankaran Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,102 |
| Guba Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,136 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U16 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,994 |
| Shirvan Open | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,029 |
| 7th Mersin Open B | 2023 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,777 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Huseyn Gurbanov's chess games?
63 games by Huseyn Gurbanov, from Feb 2019 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 Huseyn Gurbanov has played.
What does Huseyn Gurbanov play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Huseyn Gurbanov opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Huseyn Gurbanov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Huseyn Gurbanov play as White?
As White, Huseyn Gurbanov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Huseyn Gurbanov play as Black?
As Black, Huseyn Gurbanov most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Huseyn Gurbanov's FIDE rating?
Huseyn Gurbanov is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 2,000 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Huseyn Gurbanov played?
Our database contains 63 games by Huseyn Gurbanov, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Huseyn Gurbanov?
63 games by Huseyn Gurbanov 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.