Prepare against Ravan Ughuzov
FM · Azerbaijan · World #6,986 classical · FIDE ID 13419315
When preparing against Ravan Ughuzov, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 216 games by Ravan Ughuzov, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ravan Ughuzov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ravan Ughuzov 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 | 2,226 | 2,316 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,166 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,200 | 2,223 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 81 | 66 | 69 | 37.5% |
| As White | 105 | 37 | 33 | 35 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 111 | 44 | 33 | 34 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ravan Ughuzov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ravan Ughuzov's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 96.2% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 4 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ughuzov usually continues Nf3 (42.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ughuzov usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ughuzov usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- 1.e3 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ughuzov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Ughuzov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ughuzov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 59.6% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 14.9% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 12.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 78.8% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Ravan Ughuzov's chess games
All 216 games by Ravan Ughuzov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 81 wins, 66 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,680 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E46 |
| Jun 2025 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
| Jun 2025 | S Aswath | 2,507 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
| Jun 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,474 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Jun 2025 | Balazs Csonka | 2,467 | Titled Tue Early | E42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 41 | 23 | 2,332 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 36 | 19.5 | 2,336 |
| Guba Open | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,303 |
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,182 |
| ch-EU Schools U15 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,137 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,248 |
| Aslanov Memorial GM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 2,188 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ravan Ughuzov's chess games?
216 games by Ravan Ughuzov, from Jul 2016 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 Ravan Ughuzov has played.
What does Ravan Ughuzov play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Ravan Ughuzov opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.e3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ravan Ughuzov answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Ravan Ughuzov play as White?
As White, Ravan Ughuzov's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ravan Ughuzov play as Black?
As Black, Ravan Ughuzov most often plays: Réti Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Ravan Ughuzov's FIDE rating?
Ravan Ughuzov is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid and 2,200 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Ravan Ughuzov played?
Our database contains 216 games by Ravan Ughuzov, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 66 draws, 69 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ravan Ughuzov?
216 games by Ravan Ughuzov 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.