Prepare against Kamal Aghasiyev
IM · Azerbaijan · World #1,349 classical · FIDE ID 13402854
Our database contains 997 games by Kamal Aghasiyev, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kamal Aghasiyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kamal Aghasiyev 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 | 2,422 | 2,441 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,305 | 2,403 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,133 | 2,393 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 997 | 480 | 146 | 371 | 48.1% |
| As White | 504 | 244 | 81 | 179 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 493 | 236 | 65 | 192 | 47.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kamal Aghasiyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kamal Aghasiyev's side.
First moves as White (504 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 374 | 74.2% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 119 | 23.6% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.8% | 12.5% |
| f4 | 4 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Aghasiyev usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Aghasiyev usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Aghasiyev usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Aghasiyev usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Aghasiyev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Aghasiyev usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 152 | 64.7% | 51.6% |
| c5 | 50 | 21.3% | 57.0% |
| e6 | 27 | 11.5% | 46.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 118 | 75.2% | 58.9% |
| Nf6 | 37 | 23.6% | 47.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Kamal Aghasiyev's chess games
All 997 games by Kamal Aghasiyev in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 480 wins, 146 draws, 371 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 54 | 26/7/21 | 48.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 38 | 21/7/10 | 55.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 35 | 20/9/6 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 20/2/7 | 69.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 22 | 4/7/11 | 18.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 69 | 30/11/28 | 43.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 39 | 17/4/18 | 43.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 13/1/12 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 25 | 15/3/7 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 24 | 11/2/11 | 45.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Ivan Saric | 2,693 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Jul 2019 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,692 | Titled Tue | A60 |
| Sep 2014 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,677 | Baku Open | E15 |
| May 2020 | Sudhahar Rohith Krishna | 2,676 | Titled Tue | E06 |
| Aug 2010 | Ilia Smirin | 2,646 | Baku Open | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 807 | 450 | 2,354 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 26 | 13 | 2,316 |
| chT2-TUR | 2015 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,400 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 7 | 2,374 |
| Baku Open | 2014 | 13 | 5 | 2,374 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2014 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,403 |
| ch-AZE U14 | 2002 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,155 |
| Tula Sinitsin Memorial | 2014 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,488 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kamal Aghasiyev's chess games?
997 games by Kamal Aghasiyev, from Jul 2006 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 Kamal Aghasiyev has played.
What does Kamal Aghasiyev play on the first move as White?
Across 504 games with White in our database, Kamal Aghasiyev opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kamal Aghasiyev answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Kamal Aghasiyev play as White?
As White, Kamal Aghasiyev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (54 games, 48.1% win rate); Catalan (38 games, 55.3% win rate); Slav Defense (35 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 504 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kamal Aghasiyev play as Black?
As Black, Kamal Aghasiyev most often plays: Indian Defense (69 games, 43.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Réti Opening (26 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 493 games.
What is Kamal Aghasiyev's FIDE rating?
Kamal Aghasiyev is currently rated 2,422 in classical chess, 2,305 in rapid and 2,133 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,441 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Kamal Aghasiyev played?
Our database contains 997 games by Kamal Aghasiyev, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 480 wins, 146 draws, 371 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kamal Aghasiyev?
997 games by Kamal Aghasiyev 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.