Prepare against Rauf Mamedov
GM · Azerbaijan · World #93 classical · FIDE ID 13401653
When preparing against Rauf Mamedov, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 26.0% over 123 games.
Our database contains 3,614 games by Rauf Mamedov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rauf Mamedov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rauf Mamedov 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 | 2,631 | 2,709 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,628 | 2,739 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,636 | 2,810 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,614 | 1,573 | 1,359 | 682 | 43.5% |
| As White | 1,828 | 899 | 659 | 270 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 1,786 | 674 | 700 | 412 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rauf Mamedov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rauf Mamedov's side.
First moves as White (1,824 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,551 | 85.0% | 67.0% |
| Nf3 | 114 | 6.3% | 69.7% |
| c4 | 84 | 4.6% | 71.4% |
| g3 | 54 | 3.0% | 68.5% |
| d4 | 20 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 67.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Mamedov usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Mamedov usually continues Nf3 (69.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Mamedov usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 69.7% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Mamedov usually continues g3 (71.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Mamedov usually continues g3 (60.5% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Mamedov usually continues e4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (775 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 666 | 85.9% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 56 | 7.2% | 53.6% |
| g6 | 29 | 3.7% | 81.0% |
| d6 | 16 | 2.1% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 0.8% | 91.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (773 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 361 | 46.7% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 198 | 25.6% | 53.5% |
| d6 | 149 | 19.3% | 62.4% |
| g6 | 57 | 7.4% | 72.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Rauf Mamedov's chess games
All 3,614 games by Rauf Mamedov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,573 wins, 1,359 draws, 682 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 245 | 142/67/36 | 58.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 119 | 51/49/19 | 42.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 107 | 57/38/12 | 53.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 95 | 39/39/17 | 41.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 79 | 49/25/5 | 62.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 77 | 46/18/13 | 59.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 63 | 27/19/17 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 60 | 35/16/9 | 58.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 60 | 34/20/6 | 56.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 57 | 19/32/6 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 152 | 52/64/36 | 34.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 130 | 51/57/22 | 39.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 123 | 32/63/28 | 26.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 116 | 74/32/10 | 63.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 96 | 25/56/15 | 26.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 89 | 38/33/18 | 42.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 80 | 30/30/20 | 37.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 78 | 23/25/30 | 29.5% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 74 | 28/25/21 | 37.8% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 73 | 22/33/18 | 30.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,876 | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | D15 |
| Oct 2015 | Viswanathan Anand | 2,803 | Wch Rapid | B51 |
| Nov 2010 | Levon Aronian | 2,801 | 5th Wch Blitz | C54 |
| Dec 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,795 | World Blitz 2025 | C25 |
| Feb 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,793 | Airthings Play In Match | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 236 | 175.5 | 2,638 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 146 | 86.5 | 2,694 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 142 | 83 | 2,673 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 105 | 68 | 2,650 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 89 | 63.5 | 2,683 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2019 | 46 | 34.5 | 2,667 |
| Baku Open | 2024 | 45 | 30.5 | 2,649 |
| 5th Wch Blitz | 2010 | 38 | 18 | 2,712 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (44 games) · Magnus Carlsen (33 games) · Ian Nepomniachtchi (32 games) · Daniil Dubov (30 games) · Aydin Suleymanli (25 games) · Alexander Grischuk (24 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (24 games) · Erigaisi Arjun (24 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rauf Mamedov's chess games?
3,614 games by Rauf Mamedov, from Apr 2003 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 Rauf Mamedov has played.
What does Rauf Mamedov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,824 games with White in our database, Rauf Mamedov opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rauf Mamedov answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games).
What openings does Rauf Mamedov play as White?
As White, Rauf Mamedov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (245 games, 58.0% win rate); Italian Game (119 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (107 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,828 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rauf Mamedov play as Black?
As Black, Rauf Mamedov most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (152 games, 34.2% win rate); Sicilian (130 games, 39.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (123 games, 26.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,786 games.
What is Rauf Mamedov's FIDE rating?
Rauf Mamedov is currently rated 2,631 in classical chess, 2,628 in rapid and 2,636 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,709 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Rauf Mamedov played?
Our database contains 3,614 games by Rauf Mamedov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,573 wins, 1,359 draws, 682 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rauf Mamedov?
3,614 games by Rauf Mamedov 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.