Prepare against Mushfig Asgarov
CM · Azerbaijan · World #10,615 classical · FIDE ID 13401734
When preparing against Mushfig Asgarov, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 186 games by Mushfig Asgarov, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Mushfig Asgarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mushfig Asgarov 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 | 2,161 | 2,298 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,124 | 2,244 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 2,228 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 70 | 28 | 87 | 37.6% |
| As White | 85 | 28 | 14 | 42 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 101 | 42 | 14 | 45 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mushfig Asgarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mushfig Asgarov's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 87.1% | 45.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 10.6% | 22.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Asgarov usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Asgarov usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Asgarov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 22.2% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Asgarov usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Asgarov usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Asgarov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 78.2% | 55.8% |
| e5 | 11 | 20.0% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 100.0% | 38.7% |
Mushfig Asgarov's chess games
All 186 games by Mushfig Asgarov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 70 wins, 28 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/4/11 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 13/3/7 | 56.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,587 | 3rd Golden Sands Europe Open | C92 |
| Aug 2010 | Namig Guliyev | 2,510 | Baku Open | B85 |
| May 2012 | Sarhan Guliev | 2,498 | Nakhchivan Open | E66 |
| Aug 2010 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,479 | Baku Open | B96 |
| Jun 2016 | Meilis Annaberdiev | 2,452 | 4th Cesme Open | B49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baku Open | 2024 | 20 | 5.5 | 2,180 |
| ch-AZE U16 | 2003 | 13 | 4 | 1,955 |
| ch-AZE U14 | 2002 | 12 | 7 | 2,422 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,007 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 1,913 |
| ch-AZE U20 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,203 |
| 8th Varna Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,271 |
| Moscow Open B | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mushfig Asgarov's chess games?
186 games by Mushfig Asgarov, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Mushfig Asgarov has played.
What does Mushfig Asgarov play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Mushfig Asgarov opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mushfig Asgarov answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mushfig Asgarov play as White?
As White, Mushfig Asgarov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mushfig Asgarov play as Black?
As Black, Mushfig Asgarov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Mushfig Asgarov's FIDE rating?
Mushfig Asgarov is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 2,124 in rapid and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Mushfig Asgarov played?
Our database contains 186 games by Mushfig Asgarov, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 28 draws, 87 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mushfig Asgarov?
186 games by Mushfig Asgarov 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.