Prepare against Mahammad Kazimzade
Azerbaijan · World #87,723 classical · FIDE ID 13458175
When preparing against Mahammad Kazimzade, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 91 games by Mahammad Kazimzade, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mahammad Kazimzade's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahammad Kazimzade 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 | 1,765 | 1,839 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,843 | 1,863 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,890 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 39 | 15 | 37 | 42.9% |
| As White | 43 | 18 | 9 | 16 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 48 | 21 | 6 | 21 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahammad Kazimzade's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahammad Kazimzade's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 58.1% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 16 | 37.2% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kazimzade usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Kazimzade usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Kazimzade usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kazimzade usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Kazimzade usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Kazimzade usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 50.0% | 68.2% |
| e5 | 11 | 50.0% | 63.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 95.5% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Mahammad Kazimzade's chess games
All 91 games by Mahammad Kazimzade in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 39 wins, 15 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Muthat Gulumov | 2,054 | ch-AZE First League | A40 |
| Jul 2026 | Rufat Abdulbaghiyev | 1,985 | Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | A34 |
| Aug 2025 | Emil Mehraliyev | 1,959 | Vugar Gashimov Open | C50 |
| Jul 2026 | Dinara Huseynova | 1,951 | Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | E00 |
| Jun 2024 | Alimzhan Zhauynbay | 1,903 | GEO World Cup-B U10 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,900 |
| Chessbattle Summer Cup | Classic | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,891 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,585 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| ch-AZE First League | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,890 |
| GEO World Cup-B U10 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,718 |
| Chessbattle Summer Cup | Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,858 |
| Sheki Open A | 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,724 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahammad Kazimzade's chess games?
91 games by Mahammad Kazimzade, from Sep 2022 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 Mahammad Kazimzade has played.
What does Mahammad Kazimzade play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Mahammad Kazimzade opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahammad Kazimzade answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Mahammad Kazimzade play as White?
As White, Mahammad Kazimzade's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahammad Kazimzade play as Black?
As Black, Mahammad Kazimzade most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Mahammad Kazimzade's FIDE rating?
Mahammad Kazimzade is currently rated 1,765 in classical chess, 1,843 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,839 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Mahammad Kazimzade played?
Our database contains 91 games by Mahammad Kazimzade, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 15 draws, 37 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahammad Kazimzade?
91 games by Mahammad Kazimzade 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.