Prepare against Rahim Gasimov
IM · Azerbaijan · World #1,059 classical · FIDE ID 13400126
Our database contains 205 games by Rahim Gasimov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rahim Gasimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rahim Gasimov 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 | 2,447 | 2,453 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,447 | 2,452 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,336 | 2,402 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 75 | 69 | 61 | 36.6% |
| As White | 103 | 42 | 35 | 26 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 102 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rahim Gasimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rahim Gasimov's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 50.5% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 46.6% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gasimov usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gasimov usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Gasimov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Gasimov usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gasimov usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Gasimov usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 84.4% | 46.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 13.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 81.3% | 47.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 10.4% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.3% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Rahim Gasimov's chess games
All 205 games by Rahim Gasimov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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, 69 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 23 | 14/5/4 | 60.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 25 | 7/8/10 | 28.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Andrei Sokolov | 2,584 | — | B01 |
| Jan 2008 | Namig Guliyev | 2,570 | ch-AZE | D05 |
| Jan 1994 | Valentin Arbakov | 2,570 | Groningen Open | A12 |
| Jan 2003 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,551 | ch-AZE | A30 |
| Jan 1998 | Mihail Marin | 2,545 | 5th Linares Anibal Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AZE | 2009 | 30 | 13.5 | 2,432 |
| Groningen Open | 1995 | 17 | 9 | 2,487 |
| 8th Goodricke Open | 1997 | 11 | 6 | 2,388 |
| AZE-Cup | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,311 |
| 80th ch-AZE | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,466 |
| 9th WchT U26 | 1993 | 9 | 7 | 2,537 |
| St Petersburg Open | 1994 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,207 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,513 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rahim Gasimov's chess games?
205 games by Rahim Gasimov, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Rahim Gasimov has played.
What does Rahim Gasimov play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Rahim Gasimov opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rahim Gasimov answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Rahim Gasimov play as White?
As White, Rahim Gasimov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 60.9% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rahim Gasimov play as Black?
As Black, Rahim Gasimov most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Rahim Gasimov's FIDE rating?
Rahim Gasimov is currently rated 2,447 in classical chess, 2,447 in rapid and 2,336 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,453 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Rahim Gasimov played?
Our database contains 205 games by Rahim Gasimov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 69 draws, 61 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rahim Gasimov?
205 games by Rahim Gasimov 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.