Prepare against Leyla Mirzaliyeva
WCM · Azerbaijan · World #52,636 classical · FIDE ID 13441930
When preparing against Leyla Mirzaliyeva, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 635 games by Leyla Mirzaliyeva, covering Aug 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Leyla Mirzaliyeva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leyla Mirzaliyeva 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 | 1,883 | 1,883 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,661 | 1,669 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,510 | 1,527 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 635 | 190 | 30 | 415 | 29.9% |
| As White | 306 | 101 | 17 | 188 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 329 | 89 | 13 | 227 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leyla Mirzaliyeva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leyla Mirzaliyeva's side.
First moves as White (306 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 305 | 99.7% | 35.6% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Mirzaliyeva usually continues Nf3 (34.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Mirzaliyeva usually continues Nf3 (35.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Mirzaliyeva usually continues d3 (24.2% score)
- 1.e3 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Mirzaliyeva usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 174 | 99.4% | 27.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 82 | 100.0% | 27.4% |
Leyla Mirzaliyeva's chess games
All 635 games by Leyla Mirzaliyeva in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 190 wins, 30 draws, 415 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 39 | 12/3/24 | 30.8% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 11/1/26 | 28.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 32 | 11/2/19 | 34.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 31 | 6/3/22 | 19.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 8/2/12 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 4/0/11 | 26.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 74 | 19/2/53 | 25.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 37 | 13/3/21 | 35.1% |
| E06 | Catalan | 25 | 8/1/16 | 32.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 14/0/8 | 63.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 5/1/15 | 23.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 3/0/16 | 15.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/0/13 | 23.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 14 | 2/0/12 | 14.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Guido Caprio | 2,408 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | — |
| Dec 2025 | Anna M. Sargsyan | 2,379 | Titled Tue | B10 |
| Apr 2026 | Sergei Ljukin | 2,362 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B94 |
| Jan 2026 | Manvel Arakelyan | 2,339 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B53 |
| Jun 2026 | Konstantin Begunov | 2,325 | 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 276 | 85.5 | 1,991 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 176 | 52.5 | 1,994 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 1,925 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,102 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,958 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leyla Mirzaliyeva's chess games?
635 games by Leyla Mirzaliyeva, from Aug 2021 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 Leyla Mirzaliyeva has played.
What does Leyla Mirzaliyeva play on the first move as White?
Across 306 games with White in our database, Leyla Mirzaliyeva opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.e3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leyla Mirzaliyeva answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Leyla Mirzaliyeva play as White?
As White, Leyla Mirzaliyeva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (38 games, 28.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 306 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leyla Mirzaliyeva play as Black?
As Black, Leyla Mirzaliyeva most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (74 games, 25.7% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Catalan (25 games, 32.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 329 games.
What is Leyla Mirzaliyeva's FIDE rating?
Leyla Mirzaliyeva is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,661 in rapid and 1,510 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Leyla Mirzaliyeva played?
Our database contains 635 games by Leyla Mirzaliyeva, covering Aug 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 190 wins, 30 draws, 415 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leyla Mirzaliyeva?
635 games by Leyla Mirzaliyeva 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.