Prepare against Khanim Balajayeva
IM · Azerbaijan · World #2,593 classical · FIDE ID 13406396
When preparing against Khanim Balajayeva, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 768 games by Khanim Balajayeva, covering Jul 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Khanim Balajayeva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Khanim Balajayeva 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 | 2,356 | 2,404 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,254 | 2,291 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,198 | 2,284 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 768 | 290 | 274 | 204 | 37.8% |
| As White | 380 | 171 | 136 | 73 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 388 | 119 | 138 | 131 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Khanim Balajayeva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Khanim Balajayeva's side.
First moves as White (380 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 353 | 92.9% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 19 | 5.0% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.6% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Balajayeva usually continues c3 (70.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Balajayeva usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Balajayeva usually continues d4 (69.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Balajayeva usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Balajayeva usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Balajayeva usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 176 | 90.3% | 49.4% |
| c6 | 9 | 4.6% | 88.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 3.6% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 57 | 50.0% | 48.2% |
| Nf6 | 53 | 46.5% | 43.4% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Khanim Balajayeva's chess games
All 768 games by Khanim Balajayeva in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - Sep 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: 290 wins, 274 draws, 204 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 87 | 51/20/16 | 58.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 5/10/3 | 27.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 49 | 18/12/19 | 36.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 48 | 18/16/14 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 7/9/13 | 24.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 24 | 3/8/13 | 12.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 21 | 5/10/6 | 23.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 18 | 2/11/5 | 11.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,612 | Baku Open | C91 |
| May 2023 | Harsha Bharathakoti | 2,608 | Baku Open | B06 |
| Aug 2022 | Nana Dzagnidze | 2,531 | 22nd ch-EU w | A29 |
| May 2024 | Vignesh N R | 2,526 | 24th Dubai Open A | C90 |
| Dec 2021 | Nino Batsiashvili | 2,491 | Wch Rapid w | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AZE w | 2023 | 52 | 34 | 2,314 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 51 | 25.5 | 2,234 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 33 | 18 | 2,354 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2019 | 22 | 7 | 2,216 |
| Baku Open | 2024 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,349 |
| Ganira Pashayeva Mem Bli | 2025 | 18 | 10 | 2,357 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,289 |
| Shusha Blitz w | 2022 | 18 | 8 | 2,371 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gulnar Mammadova (26 games) · Govhar Beydullayeva (15 games) · Turkan Mamedjarova (12 games) · Ulviyya Fataliyeva (11 games) · Gunay Mammadzada (10 games)
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Where can I find Khanim Balajayeva's chess games?
768 games by Khanim Balajayeva, from Jul 2011 to Sep 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 Khanim Balajayeva has played.
What does Khanim Balajayeva play on the first move as White?
Across 380 games with White in our database, Khanim Balajayeva opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Khanim Balajayeva answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Khanim Balajayeva play as White?
As White, Khanim Balajayeva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (87 games, 58.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 380 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Khanim Balajayeva play as Black?
As Black, Khanim Balajayeva most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (49 games, 36.7% win rate); Italian Game (48 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (29 games, 24.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 388 games.
What is Khanim Balajayeva's FIDE rating?
Khanim Balajayeva is currently rated 2,356 in classical chess, 2,254 in rapid and 2,198 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,404 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Khanim Balajayeva played?
Our database contains 768 games by Khanim Balajayeva, covering Jul 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 290 wins, 274 draws, 204 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Khanim Balajayeva?
768 games by Khanim Balajayeva 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.