Prepare against Islam Hajialiyev
CM · Azerbaijan · World #5,108 classical · FIDE ID 13442724
When preparing against Islam Hajialiyev, expect 1.Nf3 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 270 games by Islam Hajialiyev, covering Apr 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Islam Hajialiyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Islam Hajialiyev 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 | 2,271 | 2,271 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,307 | 2,307 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,322 | 2,322 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 134 | 40 | 96 | 49.6% |
| As White | 138 | 78 | 15 | 45 | 56.5% |
| As Black | 132 | 56 | 25 | 51 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Islam Hajialiyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Islam Hajialiyev's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 62 | 45.9% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 52 | 38.5% | 67.3% |
| e4 | 21 | 15.6% | 59.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 59.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Hajialiyev usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Hajialiyev usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Hajialiyev usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 67.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Hajialiyev usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Hajialiyev usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Hajialiyev usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 75.4% | 54.3% |
| e5 | 14 | 23.0% | 60.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 67.4% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 14 | 32.6% | 21.4% |
Islam Hajialiyev's chess games
All 270 games by Islam Hajialiyev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 134 wins, 40 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 36 | 22/2/12 | 61.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 15/2/5 | 68.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,640 | Titled Tue Early | C10 |
| Mar 2025 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,632 | Titled Tue Early | E12 |
| Apr 2025 | Narayanan S L | 2,601 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Sep 2025 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue | A05 |
| Sep 2025 | Haowen Xue | 2,553 | Titled Tue | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 115 | 64.5 | 2,380 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U18 | 2026 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,067 |
| ch-AZE First League | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,973 |
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,388 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,155 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,263 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,142 |
| Guba Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,149 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Islam Hajialiyev's chess games?
270 games by Islam Hajialiyev, from Apr 2019 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 Islam Hajialiyev has played.
What does Islam Hajialiyev play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Islam Hajialiyev opens with 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Islam Hajialiyev answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Islam Hajialiyev play as White?
As White, Islam Hajialiyev's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (36 games, 61.1% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 68.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Islam Hajialiyev play as Black?
As Black, Islam Hajialiyev most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 47.1% win rate); French Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Islam Hajialiyev's FIDE rating?
Islam Hajialiyev is currently rated 2,271 in classical chess, 2,307 in rapid and 2,322 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Islam Hajialiyev played?
Our database contains 270 games by Islam Hajialiyev, covering Apr 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 40 draws, 96 losses (49.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Islam Hajialiyev?
270 games by Islam Hajialiyev 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.