Prepare against Kanan Ahadzade
CM · Azerbaijan · World #16,095 classical · FIDE ID 13405640
When preparing against Kanan Ahadzade, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 56.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 101 games by Kanan Ahadzade, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kanan Ahadzade's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kanan Ahadzade 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 | 2,094 | 2,179 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 1,989 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 1,993 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 43 | 17 | 41 | 42.6% |
| As White | 50 | 22 | 8 | 20 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 51 | 21 | 9 | 21 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kanan Ahadzade's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kanan Ahadzade's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 88.0% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Ahadzade usually continues Nc3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ahadzade usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ahadzade usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Ahadzade usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Ahadzade usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 31.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 8 | 27.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Kanan Ahadzade's chess games
All 101 games by Kanan Ahadzade in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 43 wins, 17 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Orkhan Abdulov | 2,395 | ch-AZE 74th | C45 |
| Jan 2019 | Khazar Babazada | 2,299 | ch-AZE 74th | E63 |
| Jun 2023 | Can Haktan Unat | 2,276 | 9th Cesme Open A | B15 |
| Mar 2018 | Miranda Mikadze | 2,268 | 19th ch-EU | D93 |
| Dec 2016 | Bogdan Kalabukhov | 2,148 | ch-World School U15 | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th ch-EU | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,068 |
| 3rd Al Ain Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,933 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,997 |
| Shirvan Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| 23rd Troya Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,168 |
| ch-AZE 74th | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,225 |
| ch-World School U15 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,187 |
| Lankaran Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kanan Ahadzade's chess games?
101 games by Kanan Ahadzade, from Mar 2012 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 Kanan Ahadzade has played.
What does Kanan Ahadzade play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Kanan Ahadzade opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kanan Ahadzade answers 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Kanan Ahadzade play as White?
As White, Kanan Ahadzade's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kanan Ahadzade play as Black?
As Black, Kanan Ahadzade most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Kanan Ahadzade's FIDE rating?
Kanan Ahadzade is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Kanan Ahadzade played?
Our database contains 101 games by Kanan Ahadzade, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 17 draws, 41 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kanan Ahadzade?
101 games by Kanan Ahadzade 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.