Prepare against Narmin Kazimova
WGM · Azerbaijan · World #15,276 classical · FIDE ID 13402951
Our database contains 590 games by Narmin Kazimova, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Narmin Kazimova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Narmin Kazimova 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 | 2,103 | 2,364 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,174 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,269 | 2,323 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 590 | 242 | 160 | 188 | 41.0% |
| As White | 287 | 126 | 84 | 77 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 303 | 116 | 76 | 111 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Narmin Kazimova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Narmin Kazimova's side.
First moves as White (287 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 131 | 45.6% | 63.4% |
| d4 | 85 | 29.6% | 51.2% |
| c4 | 62 | 21.6% | 59.7% |
| e4 | 9 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kazimova usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kazimova usually continues d4 (55.4% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Kazimova usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Kazimova usually continues c4 (45.7% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Kazimova usually continues c4 (54.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kazimova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 107 | 69.5% | 59.8% |
| e5 | 47 | 30.5% | 47.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 90 | 87.4% | 42.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 8.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
Narmin Kazimova's chess games
All 590 games by Narmin Kazimova in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 242 wins, 160 draws, 188 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 52 | 27/14/11 | 51.9% |
| A17 | English Opening | 46 | 21/13/12 | 45.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 35 | 14/12/9 | 40.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| E69 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 37 | 14/7/16 | 37.8% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 18/8/10 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 32 | 17/4/11 | 53.1% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 1/10/2 | 7.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Andrey Baryshpolets | 2,557 | 2nd Al Ain Open | E09 |
| Jul 2011 | Nana Dzagnidze | 2,557 | chT-TUR | E32 |
| Apr 2015 | Alexei Gavrilov | 2,485 | 14th Moscow Aeroflot Open B | E62 |
| Sep 2012 | Gaioz Nigalidze | 2,449 | Baku Open | D02 |
| Sep 2013 | Zaur Mammadov | 2,436 | Baku Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2024 | 46 | 31 | 2,153 |
| Baku Open | 2023 | 38 | 14.5 | 2,312 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2017 | 37 | 13.5 | 2,269 |
| chT-TUR | 2012 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,222 |
| ch-EU U18 Girls | 2011 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,248 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2011 | 18 | 14 | 2,390 |
| chT2-TUR | 2015 | 17 | 12 | 2,262 |
| 29th Wch U20 Girls | 2011 | 13 | 6 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Narmin Kazimova's chess games?
590 games by Narmin Kazimova, from Jan 2007 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 Narmin Kazimova has played.
What does Narmin Kazimova play on the first move as White?
Across 287 games with White in our database, Narmin Kazimova opens with 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Narmin Kazimova answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Narmin Kazimova play as White?
As White, Narmin Kazimova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (52 games, 51.9% win rate); English Opening (46 games, 45.7% win rate); Slav Defense (35 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 287 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Narmin Kazimova play as Black?
As Black, Narmin Kazimova most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 53.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 303 games.
What is Narmin Kazimova's FIDE rating?
Narmin Kazimova is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 2,269 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,364 (May 2016).
How many games has Narmin Kazimova played?
Our database contains 590 games by Narmin Kazimova, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 242 wins, 160 draws, 188 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Narmin Kazimova?
590 games by Narmin Kazimova 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.