Prepare against Mahammad Zulfugarli
IM · Azerbaijan · World #1,297 classical · FIDE ID 13400410
Our database contains 264 games by Mahammad Zulfugarli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mahammad Zulfugarli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahammad Zulfugarli 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 | 2,427 | 2,434 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,427 | 2,427 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,324 | 2,428 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 264 | 87 | 94 | 83 | 33.0% |
| As White | 130 | 45 | 54 | 31 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 134 | 42 | 40 | 52 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahammad Zulfugarli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahammad Zulfugarli's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 98.5% | 55.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Zulfugarli usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Zulfugarli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zulfugarli usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zulfugarli usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 60.8% | 59.7% |
| c5 | 15 | 29.4% | 36.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 83.6% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 12.7% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Mahammad Zulfugarli's chess games
All 264 games by Mahammad Zulfugarli in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 87 wins, 94 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 8/10/3 | 38.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| E63 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Konstantin Sakaev | 2,639 | 8th Linares Anibal Open | C67 |
| Jan 2001 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,616 | 8th Linares Anibal Open | B50 |
| Nov 2000 | Pavel Kotsur | 2,589 | Olympiad-34 | C43 |
| Apr 2021 | Evgeny Postny | 2,587 | Titled Tue | C10 |
| Jan 2001 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,578 | 8th Linares Anibal Open | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AZE | 2001 | 53 | 27.5 | 2,400 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,510 |
| Baku Cup | 1996 | 14 | 7 | 2,330 |
| Minsk zt 1.8 | 2000 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,509 |
| Wch U20 | 1997 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,445 |
| Tbilisi Nona 60 | 2001 | 13 | 4 | 2,313 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 11 | 4 | 2,403 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1996 | 11 | 7 | 2,534 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahammad Zulfugarli's chess games?
264 games by Mahammad Zulfugarli, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Zulfugarli has played.
What does Mahammad Zulfugarli play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Mahammad Zulfugarli opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahammad Zulfugarli answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Mahammad Zulfugarli play as White?
As White, Mahammad Zulfugarli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahammad Zulfugarli play as Black?
As Black, Mahammad Zulfugarli most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Mahammad Zulfugarli's FIDE rating?
Mahammad Zulfugarli is currently rated 2,427 in classical chess, 2,427 in rapid and 2,324 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,434 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Mahammad Zulfugarli played?
Our database contains 264 games by Mahammad Zulfugarli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 94 draws, 83 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahammad Zulfugarli?
264 games by Mahammad Zulfugarli 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.