Prepare against Muthat Gulumov
Azerbaijan · World #44,458 classical · FIDE ID 13426095
When preparing against Muthat Gulumov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 88 games by Muthat Gulumov, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Muthat Gulumov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Muthat Gulumov 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 | 1,916 | 2,056 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,943 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,096 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 31 | 23 | 34 | 35.2% |
| As White | 42 | 19 | 13 | 10 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 46 | 12 | 10 | 24 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Muthat Gulumov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Muthat Gulumov's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 60.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Gulumov usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gulumov usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Gulumov usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
Muthat Gulumov's chess games
All 88 games by Muthat Gulumov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 31 wins, 23 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D33 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Parviz Gasimov | 2,350 | 1st Bitlis Betav Open | C01 |
| Jul 2025 | Babak Jafarli | 2,151 | Guba Open | B30 |
| Sep 2026 | Amin Novruz Gurbanov | 2,097 | Guba Open 2026 | Group A | B40 |
| Sep 2024 | Ugur Can Hatirli | 2,011 | 1st Bitlis Betav Open | B22 |
| Sep 2026 | Huseyn Gurbanov | 1,999 | Guba Open 2026 | Group A | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guba Open | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,934 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,941 |
| 1st Bitlis Betav Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,126 |
| ch-AZE First League | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,924 |
| Shirvan Open | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,771 |
| 7th Mersin Open B | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,784 |
| Nakhchivan 100th Ann Rep Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,881 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Muthat Gulumov's chess games?
88 games by Muthat Gulumov, from Jun 2018 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 Muthat Gulumov has played.
What does Muthat Gulumov play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Muthat Gulumov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Muthat Gulumov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Muthat Gulumov play as White?
As White, Muthat Gulumov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Muthat Gulumov play as Black?
As Black, Muthat Gulumov most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Muthat Gulumov's FIDE rating?
Muthat Gulumov is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Muthat Gulumov played?
Our database contains 88 games by Muthat Gulumov, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 23 draws, 34 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Muthat Gulumov?
88 games by Muthat Gulumov 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.