Prepare against Mahammad Baghirov
FM · Azerbaijan · World #12,513 classical · FIDE ID 13450255
When preparing against Mahammad Baghirov, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%).
Our database contains 173 games by Mahammad Baghirov, covering Mar 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mahammad Baghirov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahammad Baghirov 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 | 2,136 | 2,301 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,179 | 2,195 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,190 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 77 | 35 | 61 | 44.5% |
| As White | 90 | 42 | 16 | 32 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 83 | 35 | 19 | 29 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahammad Baghirov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahammad Baghirov's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 42.2% | 59.2% |
| e4 | 31 | 34.4% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 21.1% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Baghirov usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Baghirov usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Baghirov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Baghirov usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Baghirov usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Baghirov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 31.6% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 9 | 23.7% | 72.2% |
| c5 | 8 | 21.1% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 6 | 15.8% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 80.8% | 59.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Mahammad Baghirov's chess games
All 173 games by Mahammad Baghirov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - 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: 77 wins, 35 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Vugar Manafov | 2,399 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | B40 |
| Sep 2026 | Aleksandr Domalchuk-Jonasson | 2,350 | Guba Open 2026 | Rapid | B42 |
| Jul 2026 | Kanan Garayev | 2,324 | Aslanov Memorial IM 2026 | B50 |
| Nov 2025 | Alicja Sliwicka | 2,298 | Ganja Open | B06 |
| Jun 2026 | Assel Serikbay | 2,274 | Sheki Open A 2026 | E41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guba Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,129 |
| Sheki Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,002 |
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,403 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,029 |
| Aslanov Memorial IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,224 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,904 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,889 |
| Ganja Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahammad Baghirov's chess games?
173 games by Mahammad Baghirov, from Mar 2020 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 Mahammad Baghirov has played.
What does Mahammad Baghirov play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Mahammad Baghirov opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahammad Baghirov answers 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Mahammad Baghirov play as White?
As White, Mahammad Baghirov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahammad Baghirov play as Black?
As Black, Mahammad Baghirov most often plays: Catalan (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Mahammad Baghirov's FIDE rating?
Mahammad Baghirov is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess, 2,179 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Mahammad Baghirov played?
Our database contains 173 games by Mahammad Baghirov, covering Mar 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 35 draws, 61 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahammad Baghirov?
173 games by Mahammad Baghirov 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.