Prepare against Pasham Alizada
FM · Azerbaijan · World #3,081 classical · FIDE ID 13424491
When preparing against Pasham Alizada, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 174 games by Pasham Alizada, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pasham Alizada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pasham Alizada 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 | 2,336 | 2,336 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,220 | 2,221 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,177 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 75 | 52 | 47 | 43.1% |
| As White | 93 | 49 | 25 | 19 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 81 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pasham Alizada's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pasham Alizada's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 84.9% | 65.2% |
| d4 | 14 | 15.1% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 65.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Alizada usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Alizada usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Alizada usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (93% of these games) — Alizada usually continues Nc3 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Alizada usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 94.7% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
Pasham Alizada's chess games
All 174 games by Pasham Alizada in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 75 wins, 52 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Aaryan Varshney | 2,536 | Guba Open 2026 | Group A | D85 |
| Feb 2026 | Misratdin Iskandarov | 2,528 | 80th ch-AZE | A15 |
| Sep 2026 | Md Imran | 2,492 | Guba Open 2026 | Group A | B00 |
| Sep 2026 | Khazar Babazada | 2,489 | Gudrat Ismayilov Memorial | GM | C41 |
| Apr 2025 | Muthaiah AL | 2,476 | Baku Open | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 | 2023 | 19 | 12 | 1,815 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,317 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,324 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U16 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,097 |
| ch-AZE First League | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,244 |
| Schools Friendly U11 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,563 |
| Sheki Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,119 |
| Aslanov Memorial IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,502 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pasham Alizada's chess games?
174 games by Pasham Alizada, from Sep 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 Pasham Alizada has played.
What does Pasham Alizada play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Pasham Alizada opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pasham Alizada answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pasham Alizada play as White?
As White, Pasham Alizada's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pasham Alizada play as Black?
As Black, Pasham Alizada most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Pasham Alizada's FIDE rating?
Pasham Alizada is currently rated 2,336 in classical chess, 2,220 in rapid and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Pasham Alizada played?
Our database contains 174 games by Pasham Alizada, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 52 draws, 47 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pasham Alizada?
174 games by Pasham Alizada 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.