Prepare against Nurlan Ganizada
Azerbaijan · World #69,485 classical · FIDE ID 13475860
When preparing against Nurlan Ganizada, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Nurlan Ganizada, covering May 2024 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nurlan Ganizada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nurlan Ganizada 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 | 1,823 | 1,868 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,855 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,863 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 45.9% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nurlan Ganizada's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nurlan Ganizada's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Ganizada usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Ganizada usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Ganizada usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Nurlan Ganizada's chess games
All 37 games by Nurlan Ganizada in the Chess.ceo database (May 2024 - 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Elkhan Hagverdiyev | 1,787 | Guba Open 2026 | Group B | B20 |
| Mar 2026 | Kanan Babasoy | 1,750 | Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U10 | D11 |
| Jun 2026 | Noel Contala | 1,735 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | D31 |
| Jun 2026 | Advik Saxena | 1,726 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | D43 |
| Jun 2026 | Romeo Brentegani | 1,717 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1,817 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,864 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U10 | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,822 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,709 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,683 |
| Chessbattle Summer Cup | Rapid | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,982 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nurlan Ganizada's chess games?
37 games by Nurlan Ganizada, from May 2024 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 Nurlan Ganizada has played.
What does Nurlan Ganizada play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Nurlan Ganizada opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nurlan Ganizada answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nurlan Ganizada play as White?
As White, Nurlan Ganizada's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nurlan Ganizada play as Black?
As Black, Nurlan Ganizada most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Nurlan Ganizada's FIDE rating?
Nurlan Ganizada is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,868 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Nurlan Ganizada played?
Our database contains 37 games by Nurlan Ganizada, covering May 2024 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nurlan Ganizada?
37 games by Nurlan Ganizada 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.