Prepare against Kanan Shirinov
Azerbaijan · World #54,626 classical · FIDE ID 13461460
Our database contains 30 games by Kanan Shirinov, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kanan Shirinov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kanan Shirinov 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 | 1,875 | 1,875 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,796 | 1,861 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,704 | 1,713 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 46.7% |
| As White | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kanan Shirinov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kanan Shirinov's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 93.8% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Shirinov usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Shirinov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Shirinov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Kanan Shirinov's chess games
All 30 games by Kanan Shirinov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - Aug 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Baghirov,Mahammad | 2,301 | Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | E04 |
| Jul 2025 | Lala Huseynova | 2,045 | Vugar Gashimov Open | D30 |
| Jun 2026 | Yusif Yusifzada | 1,777 | Sheki Open 2026 | Group B | D35 |
| Jun 2026 | Aliakbar Ismayilov | 1,744 | Sheki Open 2026 | Group B | D35 |
| Jul 2025 | Alakbar Zeynalov | 1,743 | Vugar Gashimov Open | E07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,935 |
| Sheki Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,819 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,007 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U16 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,746 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kanan Shirinov's chess games?
30 games by Kanan Shirinov, from Oct 2022 to Aug 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 Shirinov has played.
What does Kanan Shirinov play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Kanan Shirinov opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kanan Shirinov answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Kanan Shirinov play as White?
As White, Kanan Shirinov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kanan Shirinov play as Black?
As Black, Kanan Shirinov most often plays: Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Kanan Shirinov's FIDE rating?
Kanan Shirinov is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,796 in rapid and 1,704 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,875 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kanan Shirinov played?
Our database contains 30 games by Kanan Shirinov, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kanan Shirinov?
30 games by Kanan Shirinov 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.