Prepare against Ilgar Halafov
Azerbaijan · World #37,680 classical · FIDE ID 13401025
Our database contains 54 games by Ilgar Halafov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilgar Halafov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilgar Halafov 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 | 1,946 | 2,196 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,989 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,196 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 16 | 6 | 32 | 29.6% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilgar Halafov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilgar Halafov's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 38.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Halafov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Halafov usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Halafov usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 77.8% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 77.8% | 17.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
Ilgar Halafov's chess games
All 54 games by Ilgar Halafov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D58 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Pavel Flajsman | 2,188 | Prague Summer Open | B15 |
| Oct 2024 | William Alexander Olsen | 2,145 | 39th ECC Open | E73 |
| Oct 2004 | Jaime Mercant Simo | 2,108 | Calvia U2000 Open A | B33 |
| Jan 2025 | Tabriz Idrisov | 2,073 | ch-AZE First League | A43 |
| Jul 2024 | Karol Paluska | 2,059 | Piestany Slovakia Open A | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2024 | 8 | 1 | 1,929 |
| Calvia U2000 Open A | 2004 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,371 |
| Shamakhi Open | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,802 |
| ch-AZE First League | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,867 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,033 |
| Prague Summer Open | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,961 |
| chT-URS Republics 14th Group1 | 1979 | 5 | 0 | 2,132 |
| 31st Wch Seniors 65 | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,074 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilgar Halafov's chess games?
54 games by Ilgar Halafov, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Halafov has played.
What does Ilgar Halafov play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Ilgar Halafov opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilgar Halafov answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games).
What openings does Ilgar Halafov play as White?
As White, Ilgar Halafov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilgar Halafov play as Black?
As Black, Ilgar Halafov most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Ilgar Halafov's FIDE rating?
Ilgar Halafov is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Ilgar Halafov played?
Our database contains 54 games by Ilgar Halafov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 32 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilgar Halafov?
54 games by Ilgar Halafov 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.