Prepare against Orkhan Baghirov
Azerbaijan · World #24,350 classical · FIDE ID 13433369
When preparing against Orkhan Baghirov, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 68 games by Orkhan Baghirov, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Orkhan Baghirov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Orkhan Baghirov 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 | 2,023 | 2,102 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,059 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 2,038 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 15 | 13 | 40 | 22.1% |
| As White | 34 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 5 | 6 | 23 | 14.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Orkhan Baghirov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Orkhan Baghirov's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 100.0% | 39.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 39.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Baghirov usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Baghirov usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Baghirov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 81.3% | 30.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
Orkhan Baghirov's chess games
All 68 games by Orkhan Baghirov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 15 wins, 13 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E07 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Christos Tsarsitalidis | 2,210 | ch-EU U16 | A62 |
| Mar 2026 | Islam Hajialiyev | 2,195 | Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U18 | E01 |
| Nov 2025 | Tahmoores Baardeh | 2,119 | Ganja Open | A62 |
| Nov 2025 | Babak Jafarli | 2,097 | Ganja Open | A01 |
| Nov 2025 | Sahar Masoumi | 2,049 | Ganja Open | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakhchivan Premium | 2021 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,647 |
| ch-AZE First League | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,897 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U18 | 2026 | 9 | 1 | 1,974 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,665 |
| Ganja Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| World ol U16 | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,938 |
| Guba Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,991 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,166 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Orkhan Baghirov's chess games?
68 games by Orkhan Baghirov, from Aug 2018 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 Orkhan Baghirov has played.
What does Orkhan Baghirov play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Orkhan Baghirov opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Orkhan Baghirov answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Orkhan Baghirov play as White?
As White, Orkhan Baghirov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Orkhan Baghirov play as Black?
As Black, Orkhan Baghirov most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Orkhan Baghirov's FIDE rating?
Orkhan Baghirov is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Orkhan Baghirov played?
Our database contains 68 games by Orkhan Baghirov, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 13 draws, 40 losses (22.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Orkhan Baghirov?
68 games by Orkhan Baghirov 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.