Prepare against Nargiz Umudova
WGM · Azerbaijan · World #4,921 classical · FIDE ID 13402137
When preparing against Nargiz Umudova, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 710 games by Nargiz Umudova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nargiz Umudova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nargiz Umudova 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 | 2,276 | 2,301 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,180 | 2,231 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,180 | 2,231 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 710 | 259 | 160 | 291 | 36.5% |
| As White | 351 | 148 | 84 | 119 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 359 | 111 | 76 | 172 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nargiz Umudova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nargiz Umudova's side.
First moves as White (351 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 324 | 92.3% | 55.1% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 6.8% | 45.8% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Umudova usually continues Nf3 (50.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Umudova usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Umudova usually continues d4 (53.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 45.8% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Umudova usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Umudova usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Umudova usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 116 | 64.1% | 40.1% |
| c6 | 56 | 30.9% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 117 | 97.5% | 37.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
Nargiz Umudova's chess games
All 710 games by Nargiz Umudova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 259 wins, 160 draws, 291 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 56 | 25/15/16 | 44.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 13/8/12 | 39.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 14/2/3 | 73.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 28 | 9/5/14 | 32.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 27 | 11/6/10 | 40.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 26 | 6/7/13 | 23.1% |
| A24 | English Opening | 22 | 5/4/13 | 22.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Siegfried Baumegger | 2,473 | Vienna Tschaturanga Open | E43 |
| Nov 2013 | Natalia Zhukova | 2,466 | 19th chT-EU w | E11 |
| Sep 2013 | Lela Javakhishvili | 2,459 | Baku Open | E11 |
| Jul 2013 | Batkhuyag Munguntuul | 2,452 | 27th Universiad w | B12 |
| Jan 2009 | Frode Elsness | 2,440 | Gjovik Open | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U20 Girls | 2009 | 32 | 15.5 | 2,131 |
| ch-AZE w | 2016 | 18 | 7 | 2,057 |
| Mexico City UNAM Prelim B w | 2012 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,253 |
| Baku Open | 2013 | 18 | 4.5 | 2,184 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2007 | 17 | 11 | 2,259 |
| chT2-TUR | 2015 | 16 | 11 | 2,079 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2003 | 13 | 7 | 2,156 |
| Wch Blitz Final w | 2012 | 12 | 4 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nargiz Umudova's chess games?
710 games by Nargiz Umudova, from Apr 2003 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 Nargiz Umudova has played.
What does Nargiz Umudova play on the first move as White?
Across 351 games with White in our database, Nargiz Umudova opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nargiz Umudova answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Nargiz Umudova play as White?
As White, Nargiz Umudova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (56 games, 44.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (19 games, 73.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 351 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nargiz Umudova play as Black?
As Black, Nargiz Umudova most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 359 games.
What is Nargiz Umudova's FIDE rating?
Nargiz Umudova is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess, 2,180 in rapid and 2,180 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Nargiz Umudova played?
Our database contains 710 games by Nargiz Umudova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 259 wins, 160 draws, 291 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nargiz Umudova?
710 games by Nargiz Umudova 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.