Prepare against Murad Garayev
Azerbaijan · World #12,589 classical · FIDE ID 13432613
Our database contains 57 games by Murad Garayev, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Murad Garayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Murad Garayev 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 | 2,134 | 2,447 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 17 | 30 | 10 | 29.8% |
| As White | 28 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 29 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Murad Garayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Murad Garayev's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 39.3% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Garayev usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Garayev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Garayev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (55% of these games) — Garayev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Garayev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Garayev usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 50.0% | 71.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Murad Garayev's chess games
All 57 games by Murad Garayev in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 17 wins, 30 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Eduard Sosulin | 2,376 | Tula | B18 |
| Jun 2018 | Mihail Postypalskiy | 2,350 | ch-Odoev | C28 |
| Dec 2017 | Nikolai Gutsko | 2,326 | Zolochiv Winter Open | A10 |
| Jul 2018 | Alexander Brovkin | 2,294 | Donskoj 07 | B92 |
| May 2018 | Alexandr G Viktorov | 2,289 | ch-Odoev | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tula | 2018 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,462 |
| Nakhchivan Sunday GM 06 | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 2,141 |
| ch-Odoev | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,475 |
| Donskoj 07 | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 2,501 |
| Tula Suetin Mem | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,216 |
| Zolochiv Winter Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,385 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Murad Garayev's chess games?
57 games by Murad Garayev, from Dec 2017 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 Murad Garayev has played.
What does Murad Garayev play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Murad Garayev opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Murad Garayev answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Murad Garayev play as White?
As White, Murad Garayev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Murad Garayev play as Black?
As Black, Murad Garayev most often plays: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Murad Garayev's FIDE rating?
Murad Garayev is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,447 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Murad Garayev played?
Our database contains 57 games by Murad Garayev, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 30 draws, 10 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Murad Garayev?
57 games by Murad Garayev 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.