Prepare against Nurlan Shabanov
Azerbaijan · World #7,790 classical · FIDE ID 13400100
Our database contains 137 games by Nurlan Shabanov, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nurlan Shabanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nurlan Shabanov 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 | 2,209 | 2,209 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,141 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,150 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 47 | 42 | 48 | 34.3% |
| As White | 64 | 21 | 25 | 18 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 73 | 26 | 17 | 30 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 96.9% | 51.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Shabanov usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Shabanov usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Shabanov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Shabanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 97.4% | 52.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 65.0% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Nurlan Shabanov's chess games
All 137 games by Nurlan Shabanov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - Jul 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: 47 wins, 42 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Urfan Sevdimaliyev | 2,505 | ch-AZE 70th | D85 |
| Apr 2010 | Sami Khader | 2,466 | 12th Dubai Open | E20 |
| Jan 2012 | Alexey S. Moskvin | 2,358 | Pushkino Open | D36 |
| Oct 2014 | Richard Farkas | 2,314 | 24th ch-EU U18 | A48 |
| May 2013 | Ufuk Sezen Arat | 2,207 | ch-World School U17 9th | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Luch Cup | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 1,999 |
| Wch U14 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,019 |
| Wch U12 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,094 |
| ch-World School U17 9th | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
| ch-AZE 70th | 2015 | 9 | 2 | 2,207 |
| 60th ch-Kimry | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,303 |
| 12th San Agustin Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,177 |
| ch-Nizhnij Novgorod 61st | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,832 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nurlan Shabanov's chess games?
137 games by Nurlan Shabanov, from Jan 2007 to Jul 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 Shabanov has played.
What does Nurlan Shabanov play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Nurlan Shabanov opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nurlan Shabanov answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Nurlan Shabanov play as White?
As White, Nurlan Shabanov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nurlan Shabanov play as Black?
As Black, Nurlan Shabanov most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Nurlan Shabanov's FIDE rating?
Nurlan Shabanov is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nurlan Shabanov played?
Our database contains 137 games by Nurlan Shabanov, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 42 draws, 48 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nurlan Shabanov?
137 games by Nurlan Shabanov 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.