Prepare against Murad Rzayev
Azerbaijan · World #34,623 classical · FIDE ID 13453564
Our database contains 31 games by Murad Rzayev, covering Aug 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Murad Rzayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Murad Rzayev 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 | 1,961 | 1,961 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 2,045 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,033 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 38.7% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Murad Rzayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Murad Rzayev's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Murad Rzayev's chess games
All 31 games by Murad Rzayev in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Safa Hummatov | 1,876 | Sheki Open A | E00 |
| Jun 2025 | Bhavanya Panchumarthi | 1,840 | Sheki Open A | D11 |
| Jun 2025 | Atilla Jabbarli | 1,781 | Sheki Open A | D35 |
| Oct 2022 | Jeffrey R Zhao | 1,774 | World ol U16 | E92 |
| Jul 2026 | Azad Khuduzade | 1,731 | Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheki Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,895 |
| World ol U16 | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,882 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,679 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,834 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Murad Rzayev's chess games?
31 games by Murad Rzayev, from Aug 2021 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 Rzayev has played.
What does Murad Rzayev play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Murad Rzayev opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Murad Rzayev answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Murad Rzayev play as White?
As White, Murad Rzayev's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Murad Rzayev play as Black?
As Black, Murad Rzayev most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Murad Rzayev's FIDE rating?
Murad Rzayev is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Murad Rzayev played?
Our database contains 31 games by Murad Rzayev, covering Aug 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Murad Rzayev?
31 games by Murad Rzayev 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.