Prepare against Lala Huseynova
WFM · Azerbaijan · World #6,454 classical · FIDE ID 13431781
When preparing against Lala Huseynova, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 24.3% over 37 games.
Our database contains 866 games by Lala Huseynova, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lala Huseynova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lala Huseynova 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 | 2,237 | 2,237 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,985 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,077 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 866 | 342 | 87 | 437 | 39.5% |
| As White | 441 | 173 | 49 | 219 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 425 | 169 | 38 | 218 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lala Huseynova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lala Huseynova's side.
First moves as White (441 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 406 | 92.1% | 45.6% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 4.5% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 12 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 45.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Huseynova usually continues Nf3 (46.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Huseynova usually continues Nf3 (46.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Huseynova usually continues d4 (45.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Huseynova usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Huseynova usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Huseynova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 197 | 92.5% | 42.4% |
| e5 | 8 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.3% | 30.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 120 | 84.5% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 8.5% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 4.9% | 28.6% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Lala Huseynova's chess games
All 866 games by Lala Huseynova in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 342 wins, 87 draws, 437 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 66 | 26/8/32 | 39.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 11/2/27 | 27.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 11/4/9 | 45.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 23 | 6/4/13 | 26.1% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 21 | 7/1/13 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 84 | 32/6/46 | 38.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 37 | 9/3/25 | 24.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 33 | 19/1/13 | 57.6% |
| D30 | Catalan | 32 | 15/2/15 | 46.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 32 | 15/7/10 | 46.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 10/3/12 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 19 | 9/0/10 | 47.4% |
| D00 | London System | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 5/0/10 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Jun 2025 | N1 Maiorov | 2,472 | Titled Tue Early | A70 |
| May 2025 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Jul 2024 | Georgi Orlov | 2,444 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| Jan 2025 | Ramil Hasangatin | 2,444 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 536 | 214.5 | 2,114 |
| Guba Open | 2025 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,996 |
| World Youth Girls U16 | 2026 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,245 |
| ch-EU Schools U11 Girls | 2021 | 12 | 8 | 1,610 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv w 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,289 |
| AZE-KAZ U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,658 |
| 41st World Junior Girls | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,140 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lala Huseynova's chess games?
866 games by Lala Huseynova, from Jun 2018 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 Lala Huseynova has played.
What does Lala Huseynova play on the first move as White?
Across 441 games with White in our database, Lala Huseynova opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lala Huseynova answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Lala Huseynova play as White?
As White, Lala Huseynova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (66 games, 39.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 27.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (24 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 441 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lala Huseynova play as Black?
As Black, Lala Huseynova most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (84 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 24.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (33 games, 57.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 425 games.
What is Lala Huseynova's FIDE rating?
Lala Huseynova is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Lala Huseynova played?
Our database contains 866 games by Lala Huseynova, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 342 wins, 87 draws, 437 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lala Huseynova?
866 games by Lala Huseynova 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.