Prepare against Nijat Abasov
GM · Azerbaijan · World #187 classical · FIDE ID 13402960
Our database contains 1,670 games by Nijat Abasov, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nijat Abasov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nijat Abasov 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 | 2,588 | 2,679 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,557 | 2,567 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,555 | 2,561 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,670 | 669 | 693 | 308 | 40.1% |
| As White | 850 | 390 | 341 | 119 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 820 | 279 | 352 | 189 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nijat Abasov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nijat Abasov's side.
First moves as White (850 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 355 | 41.8% | 66.2% |
| d4 | 310 | 36.5% | 62.4% |
| c4 | 102 | 12.0% | 69.6% |
| Nf3 | 77 | 9.1% | 74.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 66.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Abasov usually continues Nf3 (70.4% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Abasov usually continues Nf3 (67.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Abasov usually continues d4 (76.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 62.4% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Abasov usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Abasov usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Abasov usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (375 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 203 | 54.1% | 54.4% |
| e5 | 94 | 25.1% | 44.7% |
| c6 | 34 | 9.1% | 64.7% |
| Nf6 | 32 | 8.5% | 70.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 2.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (296 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 258 | 87.2% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 32 | 10.8% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 1.4% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Nijat Abasov's chess games
All 1,670 games by Nijat Abasov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Aug 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: 669 wins, 693 draws, 308 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 55 | 23/28/4 | 41.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 51 | 20/21/10 | 39.2% |
| D02 | London System | 42 | 25/11/6 | 59.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 36 | 13/18/5 | 36.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 35 | 18/12/5 | 51.4% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 34 | 10/23/1 | 29.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28 | 17/8/3 | 60.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 12/12/3 | 44.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 13/10/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 59 | 25/18/16 | 42.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 57 | 8/35/14 | 14.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 51 | 22/23/6 | 43.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 44 | 14/24/6 | 31.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 35 | 11/12/12 | 31.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 35 | 12/9/14 | 34.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 34 | 17/11/6 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 32 | 11/12/9 | 34.4% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 31 | 19/7/5 | 61.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 29 | 7/13/9 | 24.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,787 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Aug 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,782 | FIDE World Cup | E05 |
| Aug 2023 | Anish Giri | 2,775 | FIDE World Cup | B72 |
| Jan 2025 | Yi Wei | 2,751 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| Mar 2018 | Dmitrij Jakovenko | 2,746 | 19th ch-EU | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 181 | 128 | 2,591 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 85 | 56 | 2,545 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 69 | 40.5 | 2,661 |
| Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | 2020 | 58 | 30.5 | 2,668 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2025 | 49 | 26 | 2,711 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2019 | 48 | 28.5 | 2,525 |
| ch-AZE | 2014 | 34 | 18 | 2,485 |
| Wch U18 | 2013 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,411 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Maxime Lagarde (21 games) · Eltaj Safarli (20 games) · Vasif Durarbayli (19 games) · Nils Grandelius (18 games) · Aydin Suleymanli (18 games) · Rauf Mamedov (18 games) · Misratdin Iskandarov (16 games) · Matthieu Cornette (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nijat Abasov's chess games?
1,670 games by Nijat Abasov, from Apr 2005 to Aug 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 Nijat Abasov has played.
What does Nijat Abasov play on the first move as White?
Across 850 games with White in our database, Nijat Abasov opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nijat Abasov answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Nijat Abasov play as White?
As White, Nijat Abasov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (55 games, 41.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (51 games, 39.2% win rate); London System (42 games, 59.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 850 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nijat Abasov play as Black?
As Black, Nijat Abasov most often plays: Sicilian (59 games, 42.4% win rate); Catalan (57 games, 14.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (51 games, 43.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 820 games.
What is Nijat Abasov's FIDE rating?
Nijat Abasov is currently rated 2,588 in classical chess, 2,557 in rapid and 2,555 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,679 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Nijat Abasov played?
Our database contains 1,670 games by Nijat Abasov, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 669 wins, 693 draws, 308 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nijat Abasov?
1,670 games by Nijat Abasov 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.