Prepare against Khanim Ismayilova
WCM · Azerbaijan · World #33,581 classical · FIDE ID 13429019
When preparing against Khanim Ismayilova, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 335 games by Khanim Ismayilova, covering Mar 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Khanim Ismayilova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Khanim Ismayilova 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 | 1,966 | 2,049 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,823 | 1,823 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,825 | 1,904 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 335 | 121 | 35 | 179 | 36.1% |
| As White | 172 | 70 | 16 | 86 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 163 | 51 | 19 | 93 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Khanim Ismayilova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Khanim Ismayilova's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 58.7% | 48.0% |
| c4 | 56 | 32.6% | 41.1% |
| d4 | 14 | 8.1% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Ismayilova usually continues c3 (46.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ismayilova usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Ismayilova usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 41.1% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Ismayilova usually continues Nc3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ismayilova usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Ismayilova usually continues Nc3 (26.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 93.3% | 33.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.7% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 82.6% | 30.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
Khanim Ismayilova's chess games
All 335 games by Khanim Ismayilova in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 121 wins, 35 draws, 179 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 38 | 15/5/18 | 39.5% |
| D37 | English Opening | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 33 | 9/4/20 | 27.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/0/13 | 31.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,418 | Titled Tue Late | A14 |
| Feb 2025 | Evgeny Degtiarev | 2,390 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Apr 2025 | Casper Liu | 2,352 | Titled Tue Late | D34 |
| Sep 2023 | Jan Boder | 2,286 | Titled Tue Late | C45 |
| May 2023 | Maili-Jade Ouellet | 2,246 | 10th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 160 | 58 | 2,005 |
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,036 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,718 |
| World Cup U12 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 1,517 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,032 |
| 3rd Atlantic Ind Day Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,182 |
| 28th ch-EU U08 Girls | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,301 |
| 3rd Skyline Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Khanim Ismayilova's chess games?
335 games by Khanim Ismayilova, from Mar 2017 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 Khanim Ismayilova has played.
What does Khanim Ismayilova play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Khanim Ismayilova opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Khanim Ismayilova answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Khanim Ismayilova play as White?
As White, Khanim Ismayilova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (38 games, 39.5% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Khanim Ismayilova play as Black?
As Black, Khanim Ismayilova most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Khanim Ismayilova's FIDE rating?
Khanim Ismayilova is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 1,823 in rapid and 1,825 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Khanim Ismayilova played?
Our database contains 335 games by Khanim Ismayilova, covering Mar 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 35 draws, 179 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Khanim Ismayilova?
335 games by Khanim Ismayilova 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.