Prepare against Mikayel Zargarov
CM · CHE · World #9,614 classical · FIDE ID 1342410
Our database contains 103 games by Mikayel Zargarov, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikayel Zargarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikayel Zargarov 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 | 2,176 | 2,206 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,145 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,006 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 49 | 10 | 44 | 47.6% |
| As White | 54 | 26 | 7 | 21 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 49 | 23 | 3 | 23 | 46.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikayel Zargarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikayel Zargarov's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 90.7% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.6% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Zargarov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Zargarov usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Zargarov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Zargarov usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zargarov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 96.9% | 59.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
Mikayel Zargarov's chess games
All 103 games by Mikayel Zargarov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 49 wins, 10 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A28 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | N Sedlak | 2,394 | Basel Christmas Open 2025 | E68 |
| May 2021 | Mark A Berkovich | 2,326 | Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | A47 |
| Jan 2022 | Wojtek Sochacki | 2,324 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | B30 |
| Apr 2026 | Richard Gerber | 2,227 | TCh-SUI 2026 | E71 |
| Jul 2023 | Antonin Robert | 2,155 | ch-SUI Rapid | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 22 | 11 | 2,030 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,977 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 1,936 |
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,080 |
| Cappelle Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,855 |
| ch-EU Union U12 17th | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,694 |
| ch-SUI U16 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,892 |
| Davos Summer Open | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,775 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikayel Zargarov's chess games?
103 games by Mikayel Zargarov, from Aug 2018 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 Mikayel Zargarov has played.
What does Mikayel Zargarov play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Mikayel Zargarov opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikayel Zargarov answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games).
What openings does Mikayel Zargarov play as White?
As White, Mikayel Zargarov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikayel Zargarov play as Black?
As Black, Mikayel Zargarov most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Mikayel Zargarov's FIDE rating?
Mikayel Zargarov is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (May 2026).
How many games has Mikayel Zargarov played?
Our database contains 103 games by Mikayel Zargarov, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 10 draws, 44 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikayel Zargarov?
103 games by Mikayel Zargarov 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.