Prepare against Natig Mahmud
Azerbaijan · World #57,279 classical · FIDE ID 13453521
When preparing against Natig Mahmud, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 70 games by Natig Mahmud, covering Jul 2022 to Oct 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 | 1,866 | 1,866 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,826 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 1,893 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 33 | 18 | 19 | 47.1% |
| As White | 35 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 35 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 48.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 632 rated games against 431 different opponents, across 80 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 184 | 89 | 41 | 54 | 48.4% | 1,560 | 1,579 | 9 |
| Rapid | 271 | 132 | 41 | 98 | 48.7% | 1,563 | 1,552 | 8 |
| Blitz | 177 | 86 | 21 | 70 | 48.6% | 1,659 | 1,630 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 262 | 60 | 44 | 158 | 22.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 218 | 133 | 47 | 38 | 61.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 115 | 60 | 20 | 35 | 1,779 | 1,840 |
| 2025 | 152 | 78 | 29 | 45 | 1,675 | 1,692 |
| 2024 | 172 | 77 | 21 | 74 | 1,593 | 1,567 |
| 2023 | 146 | 72 | 26 | 48 | 1,352 | 1,325 |
| 2022 | 47 | 20 | 7 | 20 | 1,254 | 1,028 |
Where Natig Mahmud has played
Azerbaijan (76) · Georgia (2) · Türkiye (2)
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 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 97.1% | 57.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Mahmud usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Mahmud usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Mahmud usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.g3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …h5 (100% of these games) — Mahmud usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 100.0% | 60.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Natig Mahmud's chess games
All 70 games by Natig Mahmud in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - Oct 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: 33 wins, 18 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Aakanksha Hagawane | 2,019 | Ganja Open 2026 | Blitz | A43 |
| Oct 2026 | Hamza Rzazade | 1,983 | Ganja Open 2026 | Blitz | A01 |
| Jul 2026 | Safa Hummatov | 1,962 | Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | D02 |
| Oct 2026 | Rufat Javadov | 1,830 | Ganja Open 2026 | Group B | D63 |
| Oct 2026 | Umid Alasgarov | 1,790 | Ganja Open 2026 | Group B | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,842 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,947 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,969 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,880 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,827 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,824 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,974 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,733 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Natig Mahmud's chess games?
70 games by Natig Mahmud, from Jul 2022 to Oct 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 35 games with White in our database, Natig Mahmud opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.g3 (3% 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 (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 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 (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Natig Mahmud's FIDE rating?
Natig Mahmud is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Natig Mahmud played?
Our database contains 70 games by Natig Mahmud, covering Jul 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 18 draws, 19 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Natig Mahmud?
70 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.