Prepare against Vugar Rasulov
GM · Azerbaijan · World #306 classical · FIDE ID 13402390
Our database contains 4,395 games by Vugar Rasulov, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vugar Rasulov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vugar Rasulov 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 | 2,551 | 2,560 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,458 | 2,519 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,508 | 2,560 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,395 | 2,530 | 797 | 1,068 | 57.6% |
| As White | 2,212 | 1,338 | 408 | 466 | 60.5% |
| As Black | 2,183 | 1,192 | 389 | 602 | 54.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vugar Rasulov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vugar Rasulov's side.
First moves as White (2,209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,034 | 46.8% | 68.5% |
| d4 | 703 | 31.8% | 69.0% |
| Nf3 | 219 | 9.9% | 66.4% |
| c4 | 117 | 5.3% | 76.9% |
| a3 | 40 | 1.8% | 82.5% |
| b3 | 31 | 1.4% | 80.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 68.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Rasulov usually continues Nf3 (66.4% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Rasulov usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Rasulov usually continues d4 (72.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Rasulov usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Rasulov usually continues c4 (67.4% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Rasulov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,015 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 492 | 48.5% | 63.4% |
| e5 | 343 | 33.8% | 65.7% |
| c6 | 45 | 4.4% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 38 | 3.7% | 63.2% |
| g6 | 27 | 2.7% | 68.5% |
| a6 | 23 | 2.3% | 78.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (759 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 533 | 70.2% | 64.8% |
| d5 | 108 | 14.2% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 31 | 4.1% | 58.1% |
| g6 | 21 | 2.8% | 54.8% |
| a6 | 21 | 2.8% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 20 | 2.6% | 55.0% |
Vugar Rasulov's chess games
All 4,395 games by Vugar Rasulov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 2,530 wins, 797 draws, 1,068 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 195 | 112/36/47 | 57.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 159 | 89/35/35 | 56.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 82 | 54/11/17 | 65.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 77 | 45/14/18 | 58.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 74 | 41/17/16 | 55.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 69 | 42/20/7 | 60.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 67 | 45/9/13 | 67.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 63 | 38/10/15 | 60.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 44 | 25/7/12 | 56.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 43 | 25/8/10 | 58.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 187 | 108/32/47 | 57.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 134 | 75/24/35 | 56.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 85 | 37/20/28 | 43.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 85 | 42/15/28 | 49.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 83 | 44/12/27 | 53.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 82 | 49/11/22 | 59.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 73 | 40/10/23 | 54.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 61 | 28/15/18 | 45.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 60 | 29/13/18 | 48.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 57 | 32/9/16 | 56.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,853 | Titled Tue Late | C66 |
| Dec 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,802 | Titled Tue Late | B27 |
| Jan 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,801 | Titled Tue Late | A10 |
| Mar 2026 | Vincent Keymer | 2,776 | Titled Tue | E94 |
| Sep 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,767 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,202 | 1,539.5 | 2,577 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 77 | 48 | 2,531 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2022 | 66 | 37 | 2,440 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 47 | 31.5 | 2,538 |
| Baku Open | 2016 | 44 | 27 | 2,523 |
| ch-AZE | 2014 | 43 | 25 | 2,539 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 39 | 20 | 2,534 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 38 | 22.5 | 2,569 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olexandr Bortnyk (40 games) · Alexey Sarana (35 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (31 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (31 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (30 games) · Jeffery Xiong (24 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (22 games) · David Paravyan (21 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vugar Rasulov's chess games?
4,395 games by Vugar Rasulov, from Jan 2004 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 Vugar Rasulov has played.
What does Vugar Rasulov play on the first move as White?
Across 2,209 games with White in our database, Vugar Rasulov opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vugar Rasulov answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Vugar Rasulov play as White?
As White, Vugar Rasulov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (195 games, 57.4% win rate); Indian Defense (159 games, 56.0% win rate); Réti Opening (82 games, 65.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,212 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vugar Rasulov play as Black?
As Black, Vugar Rasulov most often plays: Sicilian (187 games, 57.8% win rate); Indian Defense (134 games, 56.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (85 games, 43.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,183 games.
What is Vugar Rasulov's FIDE rating?
Vugar Rasulov is currently rated 2,551 in classical chess, 2,458 in rapid and 2,508 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,560 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Vugar Rasulov played?
Our database contains 4,395 games by Vugar Rasulov, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 2,530 wins, 797 draws, 1,068 losses (57.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vugar Rasulov?
4,395 games by Vugar Rasulov 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.