Prepare against Kanan Mukhtarov
Azerbaijan · World #30,939 classical · FIDE ID 13400541
When preparing against Kanan Mukhtarov, expect 1.c4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Kanan Mukhtarov, covering Jul 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Kanan Mukhtarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kanan Mukhtarov 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 | 1,981 | 1,981 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,938 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 1,987 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 46.9% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 61.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 352 rated games against 277 different opponents, across 41 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 255 | 120 | 66 | 69 | 47.1% | 1,880 | 1,912 | 13 |
| Rapid | 35 | 23 | 1 | 11 | 65.7% | 1,757 | 1,879 | 5 |
| Blitz | 62 | 33 | 8 | 21 | 53.2% | 1,761 | 1,833 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 111 | 20 | 35 | 56 | 18.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 151 | 102 | 21 | 28 | 67.5% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 10 vs FM · 9 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 36 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 1,767 | 1,924 |
| 2025 | 27 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 1,807 | 1,985 |
| 2024 | 21 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 1,743 | 1,914 |
| 2023 | 36 | 19 | 5 | 12 | 1,693 | 1,761 |
| 2022 | 22 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 1,551 | 1,640 |
| 2017 | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 1,742 | 1,870 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2,069 | 1,869 |
| 2013 | 30 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 2,113 | 2,142 |
| 2012 | 43 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 1,894 | 1,874 |
| 2011 | 53 | 27 | 11 | 15 | 2,028 | 1,964 |
| 2010 | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 1,914 | 1,898 |
| 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | – | – |
| 2008 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1,617 | 1,617 |
| 2006 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1,631 | 1,231 |
Where Kanan Mukhtarov has played
Azerbaijan (30) · Bulgaria (4) · Georgia (3) · Türkiye (3) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kanan Mukhtarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kanan Mukhtarov's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 7 | 50.0% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Mukhtarov usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Mukhtarov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Mukhtarov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mukhtarov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Mukhtarov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Mukhtarov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Kanan Mukhtarov's chess games
All 32 games by Kanan Mukhtarov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A27 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Sergej Golikov | 2,064 | 5th Varna Open | D15 |
| Sep 2010 | Elvin Bayramov | 2,006 | ch-EU U14 | E61 |
| Sep 2010 | Chingiz Rzayev | 1,956 | ch-EU U14 | B01 |
| Jun 2010 | Alexei Terzi | 1,899 | chT-EU Children U14 | A17 |
| Jun 2010 | Georgi Andonov | 1,744 | chT-EU Children U14 | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Varna Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,295 |
| 4th Varna Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,860 |
| chT-EU Children U14 | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,035 |
| 6th Varna ETSCC | 2011 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,965 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kanan Mukhtarov's chess games?
32 games by Kanan Mukhtarov, from Jul 2010 to Oct 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 Mukhtarov has played.
What does Kanan Mukhtarov play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Kanan Mukhtarov opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kanan Mukhtarov answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Kanan Mukhtarov play as White?
As White, Kanan Mukhtarov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kanan Mukhtarov play as Black?
As Black, Kanan Mukhtarov most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Kanan Mukhtarov's FIDE rating?
Kanan Mukhtarov is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Kanan Mukhtarov played?
Our database contains 32 games by Kanan Mukhtarov, covering Jul 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 8 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kanan Mukhtarov?
32 games by Kanan Mukhtarov 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.