Prepare against Nurtan Nuriyeva
WCM · Azerbaijan · World #29,819 classical · FIDE ID 13423746
When preparing against Nurtan Nuriyeva, 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%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 83 games by Nurtan Nuriyeva, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 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 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 26 | 22 | 35 | 31.3% |
| As White | 42 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 29.3% |
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 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Nuriyeva usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Nuriyeva usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Nuriyeva usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Nurtan Nuriyeva's chess games
All 83 games by Nurtan Nuriyeva in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 26 wins, 22 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| 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% |
| D94 | Grünfeld 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 | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| 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% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
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 |
| May 2026 | Saadat Bashirli | 1,902 | Zəkaların Mübarizəsi Olimpiadası - 2026 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AZE w | 2024 | 17 | 3.5 | 1,814 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Girls U18 | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,889 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,764 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,077 |
| 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 |
| ch-EU U16 Girls | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,901 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nurtan Nuriyeva's chess games?
83 games by Nurtan Nuriyeva, from Oct 2016 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 Nurtan Nuriyeva has played.
What does Nurtan Nuriyeva play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Nurtan Nuriyeva opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nurtan Nuriyeva answers 1...c5 (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 (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 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 (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 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 83 games by Nurtan Nuriyeva, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 22 draws, 35 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nurtan Nuriyeva?
83 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.