Prepare against Murad Ibrahimli
IM · Azerbaijan · World #1,031 classical · FIDE ID 13410229
When preparing against Murad Ibrahimli, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 1,573 games by Murad Ibrahimli, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Murad Ibrahimli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Murad Ibrahimli 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 | 2,449 | 2,465 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,500 | 2,503 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,398 | 2,403 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,573 | 899 | 269 | 405 | 57.2% |
| As White | 800 | 490 | 133 | 177 | 61.3% |
| As Black | 773 | 409 | 136 | 228 | 52.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Murad Ibrahimli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Murad Ibrahimli's side.
First moves as White (800 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 488 | 61.0% | 66.5% |
| Nf3 | 164 | 20.5% | 73.8% |
| c4 | 92 | 11.5% | 76.1% |
| e4 | 55 | 6.9% | 72.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 66.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Ibrahimli usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ibrahimli usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Ibrahimli usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 73.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Ibrahimli usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ibrahimli usually continues d4 (67.1% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Ibrahimli usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (381 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 184 | 48.3% | 63.3% |
| e5 | 125 | 32.8% | 51.2% |
| c6 | 45 | 11.8% | 81.1% |
| g6 | 9 | 2.4% | 88.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 1.6% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 1.3% | 90.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 203 | 78.4% | 61.8% |
| d5 | 46 | 17.8% | 63.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.9% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Murad Ibrahimli's chess games
All 1,573 games by Murad Ibrahimli in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 899 wins, 269 draws, 405 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 141 | 84/25/32 | 59.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 60 | 36/7/17 | 60.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 41 | 28/4/9 | 68.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 38 | 23/9/6 | 60.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 31 | 19/6/6 | 61.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 22/5/3 | 73.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 29 | 17/2/10 | 58.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 28 | 15/4/9 | 53.6% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 18/3/6 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 15/5/6 | 57.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 69 | 34/15/20 | 49.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 48 | 27/6/15 | 56.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 47 | 27/8/12 | 57.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 30 | 16/9/5 | 53.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 29 | 18/3/8 | 62.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 5/6/12 | 21.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,833 | Titled Tue Early | D52 |
| Dec 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,802 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Jul 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,777 | Titled Tue Late | B51 |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,736 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Dec 2020 | Peter Svidler | 2,723 | Titled Tue | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,068 | 712.5 | 2,519 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2019 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,444 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 27 | 16 | 2,568 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,508 |
| ch-World School U17 | 2019 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,283 |
| 34th Leon Blitz Open | 2021 | 14 | 9 | 2,622 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 8 | 2,641 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,448 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vugar Manafov (10 games) · Denis Lazavik (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Murad Ibrahimli's chess games?
1,573 games by Murad Ibrahimli, from Jul 2013 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 Murad Ibrahimli has played.
What does Murad Ibrahimli play on the first move as White?
Across 800 games with White in our database, Murad Ibrahimli opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Murad Ibrahimli answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Murad Ibrahimli play as White?
As White, Murad Ibrahimli's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (141 games, 59.6% win rate); Slav Defense (60 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (41 games, 68.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 800 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Murad Ibrahimli play as Black?
As Black, Murad Ibrahimli most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (69 games, 49.3% win rate); Sicilian (48 games, 56.3% win rate); Indian Defense (47 games, 57.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 773 games.
What is Murad Ibrahimli's FIDE rating?
Murad Ibrahimli is currently rated 2,449 in classical chess, 2,500 in rapid and 2,398 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,465 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Murad Ibrahimli played?
Our database contains 1,573 games by Murad Ibrahimli, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 899 wins, 269 draws, 405 losses (57.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Murad Ibrahimli?
1,573 games by Murad Ibrahimli 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.