Prepare against Logman Guliev
IM · Azerbaijan · World #5,810 classical · FIDE ID 13400061
When preparing against Logman Guliev, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as Black, 28.9% over 38 games.
Our database contains 1,703 games by Logman Guliev, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Logman Guliev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Logman Guliev 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 | 2,253 | 2,470 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,405 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,400 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,703 | 690 | 300 | 713 | 40.5% |
| As White | 843 | 376 | 153 | 314 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 860 | 314 | 147 | 399 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Logman Guliev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Logman Guliev's side.
First moves as White (843 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 799 | 94.8% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 27 | 3.2% | 61.1% |
| b3 | 7 | 0.8% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 0.7% | 91.7% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Guliev usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Guliev usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Guliev usually continues d4 (44.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Guliev usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Guliev usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Guliev usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (413 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 365 | 88.4% | 51.0% |
| e5 | 40 | 9.7% | 52.5% |
| c6 | 7 | 1.7% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (294 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 264 | 89.8% | 38.4% |
| d5 | 30 | 10.2% | 41.7% |
Logman Guliev's chess games
All 1,703 games by Logman Guliev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 690 wins, 300 draws, 713 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 135 | 64/25/46 | 47.4% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 98 | 42/15/41 | 42.9% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 63 | 28/15/20 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 56 | 22/7/27 | 39.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 13/6/14 | 39.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 33 | 10/5/18 | 30.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 28 | 14/7/7 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 28 | 18/4/6 | 64.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 28 | 13/6/9 | 46.4% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 27 | 14/4/9 | 51.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 132 | 63/21/48 | 47.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 102 | 39/12/51 | 38.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 81 | 24/13/44 | 29.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 55 | 16/9/30 | 29.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 41 | 19/7/15 | 46.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 39 | 15/11/13 | 38.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 38 | 11/11/16 | 28.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 30 | 9/10/11 | 30.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 30 | 12/6/12 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 26 | 9/3/14 | 34.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,740 | Titled Tue Early | E63 |
| Aug 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,683 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
| Apr 2011 | Evgenij Miroshnichenko | 2,670 | Nakhchivan Open | B92 |
| Mar 2022 | Gata Kamsky | 2,658 | Titled Tue Early | B14 |
| Jan 2024 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,650 | Titled Tue Early | B59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 715 | 302.5 | 2,237 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 83 | 37 | 2,359 |
| ch-AZE | 2011 | 63 | 28 | 2,390 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2019 | 34 | 11.5 | 2,348 |
| Baku EU Qualifier | 2002 | 17 | 9 | 2,377 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2019 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,228 |
| Donskoj | 2010 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,587 |
| chT-TUR | 2011 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,372 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Azer Mirzoev (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Logman Guliev's chess games?
1,703 games by Logman Guliev, from Apr 2003 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 Logman Guliev has played.
What does Logman Guliev play on the first move as White?
Across 843 games with White in our database, Logman Guliev opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Logman Guliev answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Logman Guliev play as White?
As White, Logman Guliev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (135 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (98 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (63 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 843 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Logman Guliev play as Black?
As Black, Logman Guliev most often plays: Sicilian (132 games, 47.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (102 games, 38.2% win rate); Indian Defense (81 games, 29.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 860 games.
What is Logman Guliev's FIDE rating?
Logman Guliev is currently rated 2,253 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,470 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Logman Guliev played?
Our database contains 1,703 games by Logman Guliev, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 690 wins, 300 draws, 713 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Logman Guliev?
1,703 games by Logman Guliev 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.