Prepare against Kanan Hajiyev
FM · Azerbaijan · World #6,335 classical · FIDE ID 13404148
Our database contains 2,485 games by Kanan Hajiyev, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kanan Hajiyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kanan Hajiyev 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 | 2,239 | 2,239 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,117 | 2,122 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,184 | 2,184 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,485 | 1,106 | 270 | 1,109 | 44.5% |
| As White | 1,231 | 583 | 125 | 523 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 1,254 | 523 | 145 | 586 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kanan Hajiyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kanan Hajiyev's side.
First moves as White (1,231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,071 | 87.0% | 53.7% |
| b3 | 128 | 10.4% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 1.5% | 39.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 0.5% | 8.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| a4 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Hajiyev usually continues Nf3 (50.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Hajiyev usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Hajiyev usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- 1.b3 — 10% of White games, 46.9% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Hajiyev usually continues Bb2 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Hajiyev usually continues Bb2 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Hajiyev usually continues Bb2 (54.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (598 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 409 | 68.4% | 51.8% |
| a6 | 176 | 29.4% | 52.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 0.8% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (400 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 183 | 45.8% | 44.0% |
| a6 | 100 | 25.0% | 53.5% |
| Nf6 | 82 | 20.5% | 43.9% |
| c6 | 32 | 8.0% | 67.2% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Kanan Hajiyev's chess games
All 2,485 games by Kanan Hajiyev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 1,106 wins, 270 draws, 1,109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 209 | 116/18/75 | 55.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 168 | 70/20/78 | 41.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 127 | 55/10/62 | 43.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 118 | 62/7/49 | 52.5% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 82 | 29/14/39 | 35.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 75 | 38/5/32 | 50.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 61 | 31/5/25 | 50.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 59 | 21/7/31 | 35.6% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 39 | 15/5/19 | 38.5% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 38 | 17/8/13 | 44.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | St. George Defense | 176 | 84/17/75 | 47.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 156 | 68/24/64 | 43.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 145 | 59/15/71 | 40.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 130 | 67/16/47 | 51.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 108 | 44/8/56 | 40.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 76 | 35/6/35 | 46.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 75 | 34/13/28 | 45.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 62 | 21/7/34 | 33.9% |
| B13 | London System | 36 | 16/3/17 | 44.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 34 | 8/5/21 | 23.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,775 | Titled Tue Late | A11 |
| Apr 2023 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,663 | Titled Tue Early | A32 |
| Apr 2024 | Gadir Guseinov | 2,636 | Titled Tue Late | E60 |
| Apr 2024 | Daniel Dardha | 2,630 | Titled Tue Early | D27 |
| Oct 2023 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,622 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 2,284 | 1,129 | 2,235 |
| Prague Golden Open | 2022 | 18 | 13 | 2,056 |
| Speed Chess Q2 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,261 |
| Speed Chess Q1 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,123 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,382 |
| 19th Prague Golden Blitz Open | 2024 | 11 | 9 | 2,184 |
| Chess.com Speed Play In | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,281 |
| Prague Golden Blitz Open | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,026 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Wladimir Camilo Zampronha (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kanan Hajiyev's chess games?
2,485 games by Kanan Hajiyev, from Jan 2009 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 Hajiyev has played.
What does Kanan Hajiyev play on the first move as White?
Across 1,231 games with White in our database, Kanan Hajiyev opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kanan Hajiyev answers 1...c6 (68% of games), 1...a6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...a6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Kanan Hajiyev play as White?
As White, Kanan Hajiyev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (209 games, 55.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (168 games, 41.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (127 games, 43.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,231 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kanan Hajiyev play as Black?
As Black, Kanan Hajiyev most often plays: St. George Defense (176 games, 47.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (156 games, 43.6% win rate); Slav Defense (145 games, 40.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,254 games.
What is Kanan Hajiyev's FIDE rating?
Kanan Hajiyev is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,117 in rapid and 2,184 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Kanan Hajiyev played?
Our database contains 2,485 games by Kanan Hajiyev, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,106 wins, 270 draws, 1,109 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kanan Hajiyev?
2,485 games by Kanan Hajiyev 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.