Prepare against Oktay Jafarov
Azerbaijan · World #83,847 classical · FIDE ID 34161651
When preparing against Oktay Jafarov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Oktay Jafarov, covering Jan 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oktay Jafarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oktay Jafarov 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 | 1,777 | 1,777 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,722 | 1,722 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,748 | 1,787 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 36.4% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oktay Jafarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oktay Jafarov's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Jafarov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Jafarov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Jafarov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 71.4% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Oktay Jafarov's chess games
All 33 games by Oktay Jafarov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2021 - 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Ayan Huseynli | 1,983 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | C19 |
| Jul 2026 | Yusif Gadirov | 1,849 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | B30 |
| Jul 2026 | Elgun Khanalizade | 1,845 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | B13 |
| Jul 2026 | Huseyn Huseynov | 1,503 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Huseyn Feyzullayev | 1,449 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,271 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,964 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,947 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,737 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,762 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oktay Jafarov's chess games?
33 games by Oktay Jafarov, from Jan 2021 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 Oktay Jafarov has played.
What does Oktay Jafarov play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Oktay Jafarov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oktay Jafarov answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Oktay Jafarov play as White?
As White, Oktay Jafarov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oktay Jafarov play as Black?
As Black, Oktay Jafarov most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Oktay Jafarov's FIDE rating?
Oktay Jafarov is currently rated 1,777 in classical chess, 1,722 in rapid and 1,748 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,777 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Oktay Jafarov played?
Our database contains 33 games by Oktay Jafarov, covering Jan 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oktay Jafarov?
33 games by Oktay Jafarov 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.