Prepare against Nurtan Nuriyeva
WCM · Azerbaijan · World #29,916 classical · FIDE ID 13423746
When preparing against Nurtan Nuriyeva, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.d4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 92 games by Nurtan Nuriyeva, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nurtan Nuriyeva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nurtan Nuriyeva 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 | 1,987 | 2,019 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,854 | 1,890 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,008 | 2,008 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 27 | 27 | 38 | 29.3% |
| As White | 46 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 46 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nurtan Nuriyeva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nurtan Nuriyeva's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Nuriyeva usually continues Nf3 (34.1% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Nuriyeva usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Nuriyeva usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Nurtan Nuriyeva's chess games
All 92 games by Nurtan Nuriyeva in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 27 wins, 27 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E56 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Tunar Davudov | 2,236 | Baku Open | B99 |
| Nov 2022 | Lili Toth | 2,199 | 30th ch-EU U14 Girls | D54 |
| Nov 2023 | Simona Bochnickova | 2,043 | Wch U16 Girls | D37 |
| Oct 2025 | Shumeng Zhou | 1,967 | World Youth Girls U18 | D37 |
| Sep 2026 | Kenan Imranli | 1,910 | Guba Open 2026 | Group A | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AZE w | 2024 | 17 | 3.5 | 1,814 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,764 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,077 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Girls U18 | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,889 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| 30th ch-EU U14 Girls | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,881 |
| World ol U16 | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,790 |
| 33rd EY Girls U18 | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,790 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nurtan Nuriyeva's chess games?
92 games by Nurtan Nuriyeva, from Oct 2016 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 Nurtan Nuriyeva has played.
What does Nurtan Nuriyeva play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Nurtan Nuriyeva opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nurtan Nuriyeva play as White?
As White, Nurtan Nuriyeva's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nurtan Nuriyeva play as Black?
As Black, Nurtan Nuriyeva most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Nurtan Nuriyeva's FIDE rating?
Nurtan Nuriyeva is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 1,854 in rapid and 2,008 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Nurtan Nuriyeva played?
Our database contains 92 games by Nurtan Nuriyeva, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 27 draws, 38 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nurtan Nuriyeva?
92 games by Nurtan Nuriyeva 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.