Prepare against Nurlan Azizli
Azerbaijan · World #20,785 classical · FIDE ID 13456261
Our database contains 53 games by Nurlan Azizli, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nurlan Azizli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nurlan Azizli 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 | 2,051 | 2,108 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,042 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 1,992 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 37.7% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nurlan Azizli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nurlan Azizli's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Azizli usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Azizli usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Azizli usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Nurlan Azizli's chess games
All 53 games by Nurlan Azizli in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 20 wins, 17 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Parviz Gasimov | 2,327 | Sheki Open A | D45 |
| Nov 2025 | Armin Samimi | 2,135 | Ganja Open | D25 |
| Jun 2025 | E Musaev | 2,092 | Sheki Open A | A35 |
| Mar 2026 | Yasin Azimov | 2,084 | Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U12 | B90 |
| Nov 2025 | A Rzayev | 2,072 | Ganja Open | D25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guba Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,926 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,945 |
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| Sheki Open A | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,258 |
| Ganja Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,063 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U12 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,908 |
| 33rd EY Open U12 | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nurlan Azizli's chess games?
53 games by Nurlan Azizli, from Oct 2022 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 Nurlan Azizli has played.
What does Nurlan Azizli play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Nurlan Azizli opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nurlan Azizli answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nurlan Azizli play as White?
As White, Nurlan Azizli's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nurlan Azizli play as Black?
As Black, Nurlan Azizli most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Nurlan Azizli's FIDE rating?
Nurlan Azizli is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Nurlan Azizli played?
Our database contains 53 games by Nurlan Azizli, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 17 draws, 16 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nurlan Azizli?
53 games by Nurlan Azizli 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.