Prepare against Mirsaleh Seyidli
CM · Azerbaijan · World #15,327 classical · FIDE ID 13445219
When preparing against Mirsaleh Seyidli, expect 1.Nf3 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%).
Our database contains 74 games by Mirsaleh Seyidli, covering Apr 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mirsaleh Seyidli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mirsaleh Seyidli 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 | 2,103 | 2,103 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,913 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,142 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 26 | 6 | 42 | 35.1% |
| As White | 35 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 39 | 15 | 1 | 23 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mirsaleh Seyidli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mirsaleh Seyidli's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 53.1% | 38.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 5 | 15.6% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 38.2% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Seyidli usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Seyidli usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Seyidli usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Seyidli usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Seyidli usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Seyidli usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 47.4% | 22.2% |
| c5 | 6 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 46.7% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Mirsaleh Seyidli's chess games
All 74 games by Mirsaleh Seyidli in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 26 wins, 6 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Apr 2025 | Jun Ying Tan | 2,414 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Apr 2025 | Anna M. Sargsyan | 2,354 | Titled Tue Early | A80 |
| May 2025 | Andrei Shishkov | 2,343 | Titled Tue Early | D04 |
| Apr 2025 | Das Suvradeepta | 2,324 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 44 | 14 | 2,094 |
| 2.Kapadokya Uluslararası Açık Satranç Turnuvası | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,090 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U16 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,890 |
| 1st Bitlis Betav Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,076 |
| 9th Golden Apricot 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,181 |
| Nakhchivan 100th Ann Rep Open | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,985 |
| 8th Golden Apricot | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,898 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mirsaleh Seyidli's chess games?
74 games by Mirsaleh Seyidli, from Apr 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 Mirsaleh Seyidli has played.
What does Mirsaleh Seyidli play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Mirsaleh Seyidli opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.b3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mirsaleh Seyidli answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Mirsaleh Seyidli play as White?
As White, Mirsaleh Seyidli's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mirsaleh Seyidli play as Black?
As Black, Mirsaleh Seyidli most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Mirsaleh Seyidli's FIDE rating?
Mirsaleh Seyidli is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Mirsaleh Seyidli played?
Our database contains 74 games by Mirsaleh Seyidli, covering Apr 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 6 draws, 42 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mirsaleh Seyidli?
74 games by Mirsaleh Seyidli 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.