Prepare against Mahammad Muradli
GM · Azerbaijan · World #64 classical · FIDE ID 13409301
When preparing against Mahammad Muradli, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 30.0% over 40 games.
Our database contains 2,456 games by Mahammad Muradli, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mahammad Muradli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahammad Muradli 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 | 2,653 | 2,653 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,553 | 2,553 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,559 | 2,644 | Jan 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,456 | 1,276 | 428 | 752 | 52.0% |
| As White | 1,225 | 649 | 228 | 348 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 1,231 | 627 | 200 | 404 | 50.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahammad Muradli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahammad Muradli's side.
First moves as White (1,225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 533 | 43.5% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 442 | 36.1% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 136 | 11.1% | 60.3% |
| e4 | 47 | 3.8% | 62.8% |
| b3 | 35 | 2.9% | 71.4% |
| g3 | 25 | 2.0% | 72.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Muradli usually continues c4 (59.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Muradli usually continues c4 (63.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Muradli usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Muradli usually continues c4 (66.8% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Muradli usually continues d4 (58.9% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Muradli usually continues c4 (72.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (598 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 488 | 81.6% | 57.5% |
| d6 | 57 | 9.5% | 59.6% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 1.5% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 9 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (415 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 274 | 66.0% | 59.5% |
| d5 | 61 | 14.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 59 | 14.2% | 67.8% |
| g6 | 16 | 3.9% | 56.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Mahammad Muradli's chess games
All 2,456 games by Mahammad Muradli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 1,276 wins, 428 draws, 752 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 155 | 84/32/39 | 54.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 97 | 45/25/27 | 46.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 85 | 49/11/25 | 57.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 82 | 43/18/21 | 52.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 68 | 42/6/20 | 61.8% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 59 | 35/7/17 | 59.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 53 | 28/10/15 | 52.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 52 | 33/10/9 | 63.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 43 | 21/12/10 | 48.8% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 42 | 15/14/13 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 204 | 94/37/73 | 46.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 108 | 49/23/36 | 45.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 95 | 48/20/27 | 50.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 85 | 40/17/28 | 47.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 61 | 35/7/19 | 57.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 58 | 31/9/18 | 53.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 40 | 22/4/14 | 55.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 40 | 12/11/17 | 30.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 40 | 23/6/11 | 57.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 40 | 22/4/14 | 55.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,810 | Titled Tue | E11 |
| Jul 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,757 | Titled Tue Late | D03 |
| Mar 2026 | Wesley So | 2,753 | Chess.com Open PlayIn3 | E94 |
| Apr 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,742 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| May 2024 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,734 | Titled Tue Late | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 656 | 438.5 | 2,538 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 63 | 36.5 | 2,633 |
| Junior Speed Qual | 2022 | 50 | 22 | 2,606 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 49 | 29.5 | 2,429 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 42 | 19 | 2,493 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 41 | 22 | 2,561 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 37 | 19.5 | 2,471 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 23 | 2,634 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Erigaisi Arjun (38 games) · Raunak Sadhwani (30 games) · Aydin Suleymanli (27 games) · Vugar Rasulov (20 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (19 games) · Eltaj Safarli (16 games) · Alexey Sarana (16 games) · Alan Pichot (13 games)
Interactive opening tree from all 2,456 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahammad Muradli's chess games?
2,456 games by Mahammad Muradli, from Jan 2012 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 Muradli has played.
What does Mahammad Muradli play on the first move as White?
Across 1,225 games with White in our database, Mahammad Muradli opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahammad Muradli answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Mahammad Muradli play as White?
As White, Mahammad Muradli's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (155 games, 54.2% win rate); Slav Defense (97 games, 46.4% win rate); English Opening (85 games, 57.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,225 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahammad Muradli play as Black?
As Black, Mahammad Muradli most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (204 games, 46.1% win rate); Sicilian (108 games, 45.4% win rate); Indian Defense (95 games, 50.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,231 games.
What is Mahammad Muradli's FIDE rating?
Mahammad Muradli is currently rated 2,653 in classical chess, 2,553 in rapid and 2,559 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,653 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Mahammad Muradli played?
Our database contains 2,456 games by Mahammad Muradli, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,276 wins, 428 draws, 752 losses (52.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahammad Muradli?
2,456 games by Mahammad Muradli 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.