Prepare against Ravan Aliyev
IM · Azerbaijan · World #2,407 classical · FIDE ID 13409980
Our database contains 840 games by Ravan Aliyev, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ravan Aliyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ravan Aliyev 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 | 2,363 | 2,393 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,265 | 2,273 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,331 | 2,337 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 840 | 392 | 170 | 278 | 46.7% |
| As White | 419 | 220 | 77 | 122 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 421 | 172 | 93 | 156 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ravan Aliyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ravan Aliyev's side.
First moves as White (419 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 241 | 57.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 83 | 19.8% | 60.2% |
| e4 | 47 | 11.2% | 74.5% |
| c4 | 30 | 7.2% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 8 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 7 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Aliyev usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Aliyev usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Aliyev usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Aliyev usually continues g3 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Aliyev usually continues g3 (56.8% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Aliyev usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 83 | 45.1% | 44.6% |
| e6 | 42 | 22.8% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 25 | 13.6% | 62.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 6.5% | 70.8% |
| g6 | 12 | 6.5% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 4.9% | 72.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 93 | 65.5% | 47.3% |
| d5 | 28 | 19.7% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 13 | 9.2% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.1% | 33.3% |
Ravan Aliyev's chess games
All 840 games by Ravan Aliyev in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 392 wins, 170 draws, 278 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 41 | 19/7/15 | 46.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 38 | 16/7/15 | 42.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 30 | 14/6/10 | 46.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 42 | 20/11/11 | 47.6% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 12/7/6 | 48.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 24 | 6/9/9 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 11/2/10 | 47.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,760 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Feb 2025 | Levon Aronian | 2,745 | Titled Tue Late | E10 |
| Apr 2024 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,692 | Titled Tue Late | D45 |
| May 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,667 | Titled Tue Early | D12 |
| Jun 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,665 | Titled Tue Early | E18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 386 | 232 | 2,406 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 44 | 23 | 2,362 |
| Baku Jafarov Memorial | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,424 |
| Wch U10 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,047 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,354 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,457 |
| Wch U12 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 1,853 |
| 19th ch-EU | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ravan Aliyev's chess games?
840 games by Ravan Aliyev, from Nov 2011 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 Ravan Aliyev has played.
What does Ravan Aliyev play on the first move as White?
Across 419 games with White in our database, Ravan Aliyev opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ravan Aliyev answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Ravan Aliyev play as White?
As White, Ravan Aliyev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (41 games, 46.3% win rate); Réti Opening (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (30 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 419 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ravan Aliyev play as Black?
As Black, Ravan Aliyev most often plays: Modern Defense (42 games, 47.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (24 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 421 games.
What is Ravan Aliyev's FIDE rating?
Ravan Aliyev is currently rated 2,363 in classical chess, 2,265 in rapid and 2,331 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (May 2025).
How many games has Ravan Aliyev played?
Our database contains 840 games by Ravan Aliyev, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 392 wins, 170 draws, 278 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ravan Aliyev?
840 games by Ravan Aliyev 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.