Prepare against Rashad Zeynalli
FM · Azerbaijan · World #4,956 classical · FIDE ID 13403320
When preparing against Rashad Zeynalli, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 36.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 163 games by Rashad Zeynalli, covering Jan 2009 to Sep 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 | 2,275 | 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 | 163 | 71 | 33 | 59 | 43.6% |
| As White | 84 | 39 | 16 | 29 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 79 | 32 | 17 | 30 | 40.5% |
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 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 58.3% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 35 | 41.7% | 51.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Zeynalli usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Zeynalli usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Zeynalli usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Zeynalli usually continues Bf4 (61.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zeynalli usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (3% of these games) — Zeynalli usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 42.1% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 14 | 36.8% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.5% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 61.5% | 59.4% |
| f5 | 6 | 23.1% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
Rashad Zeynalli's chess games
All 163 games by Rashad Zeynalli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 71 wins, 33 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| 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% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Alexander Rakhmanov | 2,647 | Titled Tue | A85 |
| Dec 2024 | Steven Zierk | 2,501 | Titled Tue Late | A48 |
| Dec 2024 | Oskar Wieczorek | 2,496 | Titled Tue Late | B70 |
| Jun 2026 | Sergey Kasparov | 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 |
| 9th Mersin Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,331 |
| 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 |
| Istanbul Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,316 |
| 1st Gazi International Open Chess Tournament | Category A | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,235 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rashad Zeynalli's chess games?
163 games by Rashad Zeynalli, from Jan 2009 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 Rashad Zeynalli has played.
What does Rashad Zeynalli play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Rashad Zeynalli opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rashad Zeynalli answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Rashad Zeynalli play as White?
As White, Rashad Zeynalli's most-played openings in our database are: London System (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 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 (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Rashad Zeynalli's FIDE rating?
Rashad Zeynalli is currently rated 2,275 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 163 games by Rashad Zeynalli, covering Jan 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 33 draws, 59 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rashad Zeynalli?
163 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.