Prepare against Natig Mahmud
Azerbaijan · World #64,528 classical · FIDE ID 13453521
When preparing against Natig Mahmud, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Natig Mahmud, covering Jul 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Natig Mahmud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Natig Mahmud 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 | 1,840 | 1,840 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,782 | 1,824 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 1,893 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 46.9% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Natig Mahmud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Natig Mahmud's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Mahmud usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mahmud usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (6% of these games) — Mahmud usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
Natig Mahmud's chess games
All 32 games by Natig Mahmud in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Safa Hummatov | 1,962 | Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Zakir Maharramov | 1,557 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | A46 |
| Jul 2026 | Zavir Hajizada | 1,542 | Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | D38 |
| Jul 2026 | Jamaladdin Magsudsoy | 1,538 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | E60 |
| Jul 2026 | Yusif Abdullayev | 1,521 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | C37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,842 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,880 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,827 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,974 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U14 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,860 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Natig Mahmud's chess games?
32 games by Natig Mahmud, from Jul 2022 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 Natig Mahmud has played.
What does Natig Mahmud play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Natig Mahmud opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Natig Mahmud answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Natig Mahmud play as White?
As White, Natig Mahmud's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Natig Mahmud play as Black?
As Black, Natig Mahmud most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Four Knights Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Natig Mahmud's FIDE rating?
Natig Mahmud is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,782 in rapid and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Natig Mahmud played?
Our database contains 32 games by Natig Mahmud, covering Jul 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 8 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Natig Mahmud?
32 games by Natig Mahmud 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.