Prepare against Ilgar Bajarani
IM · Azerbaijan · World #5,963 classical · FIDE ID 13400223
When preparing against Ilgar Bajarani, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 9.1% over 22 games.
Our database contains 328 games by Ilgar Bajarani, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ilgar Bajarani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilgar Bajarani 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 | 2,249 | 2,373 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,215 | 2,313 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,085 | 2,313 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 328 | 107 | 102 | 119 | 32.6% |
| As White | 165 | 58 | 50 | 57 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 163 | 49 | 52 | 62 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilgar Bajarani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilgar Bajarani's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 58.8% | 52.1% |
| d4 | 52 | 31.5% | 51.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 5.5% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.4% | 12.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Bajarani usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Bajarani usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Bajarani usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Bajarani usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Bajarani usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Bajarani usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| d5 | 19 | 27.1% | 52.6% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 20.0% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 5 | 7.1% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.1% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 69.6% | 48.7% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Ilgar Bajarani's chess games
All 328 games by Ilgar Bajarani in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 107 wins, 102 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Vienna Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 22 | 2/11/9 | 9.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D22 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Gregory Kaidanov | 2,534 | 32nd World Senior 50+ | B30 |
| Jul 2014 | Sergey Kayumov | 2,490 | Sharjah Open Rapid | B07 |
| Jul 2007 | Diego Adla | 2,472 | Pardubice Czech Open | E04 |
| Jan 2001 | Farid Abbasov | 2,439 | Baku EU Qualifier | A17 |
| Jan 1994 | Lanka Ravi | 2,425 | 4th Fajr Open | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AZE | 2003 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,266 |
| St Petersburg Chess Day | 2017 | 18 | 7 | 2,218 |
| 17th Prince Mohammed | 2009 | 14 | 5 | 2,327 |
| Tehran Open | 1992 | 13 | 8 | 2,473 |
| 4th Fajr Open | 1994 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,299 |
| chT-IRI | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,373 |
| Baku | 1992 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,183 |
| 2nd MCF IM Inv 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilgar Bajarani's chess games?
328 games by Ilgar Bajarani, from Apr 2003 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 Ilgar Bajarani has played.
What does Ilgar Bajarani play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Ilgar Bajarani opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilgar Bajarani answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ilgar Bajarani play as White?
As White, Ilgar Bajarani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilgar Bajarani play as Black?
As Black, Ilgar Bajarani most often plays: Slav Defense (22 games, 9.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Ilgar Bajarani's FIDE rating?
Ilgar Bajarani is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess, 2,215 in rapid and 2,085 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,373 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ilgar Bajarani played?
Our database contains 328 games by Ilgar Bajarani, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 102 draws, 119 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilgar Bajarani?
328 games by Ilgar Bajarani 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.