Prepare against Orkhan Abdulov
IM · Azerbaijan · World #1,920 classical · FIDE ID 13402714
When preparing against Orkhan Abdulov, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 27.5% over 51 games.
Our database contains 539 games by Orkhan Abdulov, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Orkhan Abdulov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Orkhan Abdulov 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 | 2,388 | 2,429 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,219 | 2,387 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,268 | 2,375 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 539 | 170 | 182 | 187 | 31.5% |
| As White | 270 | 89 | 96 | 85 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 269 | 81 | 86 | 102 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Orkhan Abdulov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Orkhan Abdulov's side.
First moves as White (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 243 | 90.0% | 48.8% |
| c4 | 17 | 6.3% | 67.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 2.2% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Abdulov usually continues Nf3 (43.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Abdulov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Abdulov usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Abdulov usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Abdulov usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Abdulov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 35.8% | 41.8% |
| e5 | 48 | 35.0% | 42.7% |
| g6 | 19 | 13.9% | 63.2% |
| e6 | 9 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 39.1% | 36.1% |
| d5 | 20 | 21.7% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 13 | 14.1% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 11 | 12.0% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.5% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 5 | 5.4% | 60.0% |
Orkhan Abdulov's chess games
All 539 games by Orkhan Abdulov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 170 wins, 182 draws, 187 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 51 | 14/17/20 | 27.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 7/6/12 | 28.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 37 | 16/11/10 | 43.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,650 | Baku Open | B50 |
| Apr 2013 | Konstantin Landa | 2,642 | Nakhchivan Open | B33 |
| Jun 2015 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,632 | Albena Open A | C47 |
| Apr 2009 | Sergey Volkov | 2,594 | 11th Dubai Open | C01 |
| Jun 2017 | Evgeny Postny | 2,588 | 18th ch-EU | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baku Open | 2019 | 57 | 28 | 2,406 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2019 | 52 | 20.5 | 2,348 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 46 | 18.5 | 2,211 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 43 | 20 | 2,377 |
| chT2-TUR | 2016 | 26 | 12 | 2,313 |
| Wch U20 | 2008 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,439 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,350 |
| ch-AZE | 2011 | 11 | 3 | 2,319 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Orkhan Abdulov's chess games?
539 games by Orkhan Abdulov, from Oct 2004 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 Orkhan Abdulov has played.
What does Orkhan Abdulov play on the first move as White?
Across 270 games with White in our database, Orkhan Abdulov opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Orkhan Abdulov answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Orkhan Abdulov play as White?
As White, Orkhan Abdulov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (51 games, 27.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 28.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 270 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Orkhan Abdulov play as Black?
As Black, Orkhan Abdulov most often plays: Modern Defense (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 269 games.
What is Orkhan Abdulov's FIDE rating?
Orkhan Abdulov is currently rated 2,388 in classical chess, 2,219 in rapid and 2,268 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,429 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Orkhan Abdulov played?
Our database contains 539 games by Orkhan Abdulov, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 182 draws, 187 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Orkhan Abdulov?
539 games by Orkhan Abdulov 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.