Prepare against Javad Mursalzade
Azerbaijan · World #60,248 classical · FIDE ID 13436597
When preparing against Javad Mursalzade, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 91 games by Javad Mursalzade, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Javad Mursalzade's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javad Mursalzade 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 | 1,855 | 1,976 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 1,930 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,019 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 32 | 22 | 37 | 35.2% |
| As White | 45 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 46 | 13 | 8 | 25 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javad Mursalzade's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javad Mursalzade's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 64.4% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 14 | 31.1% | 53.6% |
| b3 | 2 | 4.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Mursalzade usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Mursalzade usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Mursalzade usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Mursalzade usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Mursalzade usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Mursalzade usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 58.8% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 90.9% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Javad Mursalzade's chess games
All 91 games by Javad Mursalzade in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 32 wins, 22 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Jiani Hu | 2,123 | Sheki Open A 2026 | E06 |
| Jul 2025 | Shamsi Garakhanov | 2,112 | Guba Open | E76 |
| Jun 2026 | Elchin Shakaraliyev | 2,109 | Sheki Open A 2026 | B09 |
| Jun 2026 | Amin Novruz Gurbanov | 2,048 | Sheki Open A 2026 | A01 |
| Jun 2026 | Amirali Khelghatdoust | 2,029 | Sheki Open A 2026 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,780 |
| Guba Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,944 |
| Shirvan Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,960 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,932 |
| Ganja Open | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,910 |
| Lankaran Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javad Mursalzade's chess games?
91 games by Javad Mursalzade, from Sep 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 Javad Mursalzade has played.
What does Javad Mursalzade play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Javad Mursalzade opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javad Mursalzade answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Javad Mursalzade play as White?
As White, Javad Mursalzade's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javad Mursalzade play as Black?
As Black, Javad Mursalzade most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Javad Mursalzade's FIDE rating?
Javad Mursalzade is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Javad Mursalzade played?
Our database contains 91 games by Javad Mursalzade, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 22 draws, 37 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javad Mursalzade?
91 games by Javad Mursalzade 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.