Prepare against Narmin Khalafova
WGM · Azerbaijan · World #8,407 classical · FIDE ID 13402625
When preparing against Narmin Khalafova, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 871 games by Narmin Khalafova, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Narmin Khalafova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Narmin Khalafova 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 | 2,198 | 2,303 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,077 | 2,179 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,137 | 2,191 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 871 | 333 | 106 | 432 | 38.2% |
| As White | 430 | 181 | 58 | 191 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 441 | 152 | 48 | 241 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Narmin Khalafova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Narmin Khalafova's side.
First moves as White (430 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 397 | 92.3% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 16 | 3.7% | 56.3% |
| g3 | 7 | 1.6% | 85.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.7% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Khalafova usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Khalafova usually continues Nf3 (48.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Khalafova usually continues d4 (51.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Khalafova usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Khalafova usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Khalafova usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 181 | 81.2% | 39.0% |
| d6 | 36 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 96 | 58.9% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 26 | 16.0% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 19 | 11.7% | 42.1% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 11.0% | 44.4% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Narmin Khalafova's chess games
All 871 games by Narmin Khalafova in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 333 wins, 106 draws, 432 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 110 | 48/15/47 | 43.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 44 | 21/4/19 | 47.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 33 | 11/1/21 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 24 | 15/1/8 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 78 | 23/11/44 | 29.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 69 | 26/9/34 | 37.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 40 | 10/3/27 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 38 | 18/4/16 | 47.4% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 37 | 17/4/16 | 45.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 6/1/15 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| D00 | London System | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 4/0/10 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,696 | Titled Tue | B31 |
| Oct 2021 | Konstantin Tarlev | 2,568 | Sveshnikov Memorial Open | B33 |
| Sep 2013 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,567 | Baku Open | B72 |
| Aug 2020 | Dommaraju Gukesh | 2,563 | Titled Tue | D15 |
| Apr 2020 | Krishnateja Nandigani | 2,527 | Titled Tue | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 340 | 141.5 | 2,210 |
| Baku Open | 2016 | 39 | 10.5 | 2,164 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2017 | 27 | 8 | 2,206 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2021 | 24 | 12 | 2,209 |
| Speed Chess w Q5 | 2021 | 21 | 12 | 2,270 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 11 | 2,089 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,112 |
| Silkway Cup Online | 2020 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Narmin Khalafova's chess games?
871 games by Narmin Khalafova, from Jul 2008 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 Narmin Khalafova has played.
What does Narmin Khalafova play on the first move as White?
Across 430 games with White in our database, Narmin Khalafova opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Narmin Khalafova answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Narmin Khalafova play as White?
As White, Narmin Khalafova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (110 games, 43.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (44 games, 47.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (33 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 430 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Narmin Khalafova play as Black?
As Black, Narmin Khalafova most often plays: Slav Defense (78 games, 29.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (69 games, 37.7% win rate); Sicilian (40 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 441 games.
What is Narmin Khalafova's FIDE rating?
Narmin Khalafova is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess, 2,077 in rapid and 2,137 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Narmin Khalafova played?
Our database contains 871 games by Narmin Khalafova, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 333 wins, 106 draws, 432 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Narmin Khalafova?
871 games by Narmin Khalafova 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.