Prepare against Rashad Zeynalli
FM · Azerbaijan · World #4,537 classical · FIDE ID 13403320
Our database contains 145 games by Rashad Zeynalli, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rashad Zeynalli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rashad Zeynalli 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 | 2,287 | 2,335 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,100 | 2,126 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,100 | 2,140 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 62 | 30 | 53 | 42.8% |
| As White | 76 | 35 | 16 | 25 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 69 | 27 | 14 | 28 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rashad Zeynalli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rashad Zeynalli's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 63.2% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 28 | 36.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zeynalli usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Zeynalli usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zeynalli usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Zeynalli usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Zeynalli usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (4% of these games) — Zeynalli usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 42.4% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 13 | 39.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.1% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 69.6% | 59.4% |
| f5 | 5 | 21.7% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Rashad Zeynalli's chess games
All 145 games by Rashad Zeynalli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 62 wins, 30 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Alexander Rakhmanov | 2,647 | Titled Tue | A85 |
| Dec 2024 | S Zierk | 2,501 | Titled Tue Late | A48 |
| Dec 2024 | Oskar Wieczorek | 2,496 | Titled Tue Late | B70 |
| Jun 2026 | Kasparov,S | 2,427 | 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | C69 |
| Jan 2019 | Miroslav Zufic | 2,389 | Titled Tue | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 63 | 29 | 2,259 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,331 |
| 9th Mersin Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
| 11th Cesme Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,328 |
| Kapadokya Int. Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,323 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,372 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 8 | 7 | 2,389 |
| 7th Malatya Golden Apricot Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rashad Zeynalli's chess games?
145 games by Rashad Zeynalli, from Jan 2009 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 Rashad Zeynalli has played.
What does Rashad Zeynalli play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Rashad Zeynalli opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rashad Zeynalli answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Rashad Zeynalli play as White?
As White, Rashad Zeynalli's most-played openings in our database are: London System (19 games, 31.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rashad Zeynalli play as Black?
As Black, Rashad Zeynalli most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Rashad Zeynalli's FIDE rating?
Rashad Zeynalli is currently rated 2,287 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid and 2,100 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Rashad Zeynalli played?
Our database contains 145 games by Rashad Zeynalli, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 30 draws, 53 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rashad Zeynalli?
145 games by Rashad Zeynalli 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.