Prepare against Nihad Ahmadli
Azerbaijan · World #26,645 classical · FIDE ID 13462687
Our database contains 34 games by Nihad Ahmadli, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nihad Ahmadli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nihad Ahmadli 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 | 2,007 | 2,007 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,950 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,919 | 1,919 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 35.3% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nihad Ahmadli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nihad Ahmadli's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Ahmadli usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Ahmadli usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Ahmadli usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Ahmadli usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ahmadli usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Nihad Ahmadli's chess games
All 34 games by Nihad Ahmadli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Gurbanov,Huseyn | 2,141 | Sheki Open A 2026 | B40 |
| Jun 2026 | Hasanov,R | 2,099 | Sheki Open A 2026 | B40 |
| Jul 2025 | Kanan Isbatov | 2,012 | Guba Open | E60 |
| Jul 2025 | Madara Golsta | 2,008 | Guba Open | B27 |
| Jul 2025 | Naomi Maklakova | 1,996 | Guba Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,114 |
| Guba Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| Lankaran Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,917 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U14 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,932 |
| 33rd EY Open U12 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,610 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nihad Ahmadli's chess games?
34 games by Nihad Ahmadli, from Jan 2023 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 Nihad Ahmadli has played.
What does Nihad Ahmadli play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Nihad Ahmadli opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nihad Ahmadli answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nihad Ahmadli play as White?
As White, Nihad Ahmadli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nihad Ahmadli play as Black?
As Black, Nihad Ahmadli most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Nihad Ahmadli's FIDE rating?
Nihad Ahmadli is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 1,919 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nihad Ahmadli played?
Our database contains 34 games by Nihad Ahmadli, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nihad Ahmadli?
34 games by Nihad Ahmadli 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.