Prepare against Read Samadov
IM · Azerbaijan · World #452 classical · FIDE ID 13417444
When preparing against Read Samadov, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as Black, 37.5% over 24 games.
Our database contains 1,577 games by Read Samadov, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Read Samadov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Read Samadov 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 | 2,520 | 2,523 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,466 | 2,469 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,451 | 2,456 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,577 | 758 | 351 | 468 | 48.1% |
| As White | 786 | 412 | 182 | 192 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 791 | 346 | 169 | 276 | 43.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Read Samadov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Read Samadov's side.
First moves as White (786 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 667 | 84.9% | 64.5% |
| Nf3 | 52 | 6.6% | 63.5% |
| e4 | 43 | 5.5% | 59.3% |
| c4 | 23 | 2.9% | 56.5% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 64.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Samadov usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Samadov usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Samadov usually continues c4 (68.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 63.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Samadov usually continues g3 (69.4% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Samadov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Samadov usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (395 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 340 | 86.1% | 59.9% |
| e6 | 29 | 7.3% | 48.3% |
| c6 | 19 | 4.8% | 31.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (277 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 251 | 90.6% | 52.2% |
| d5 | 24 | 8.7% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
Read Samadov's chess games
All 1,577 games by Read Samadov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 758 wins, 351 draws, 468 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 140 | 77/30/33 | 55.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 84 | 39/24/21 | 46.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 65 | 39/15/11 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 41 | 25/7/9 | 61.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 38 | 15/10/13 | 39.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 30 | 18/8/4 | 60.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 29 | 15/7/7 | 51.7% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 27 | 17/3/7 | 63.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 24 | 14/5/5 | 58.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 141 | 79/28/34 | 56.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 76 | 36/18/22 | 47.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 46 | 22/7/17 | 47.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 41 | 18/9/14 | 43.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 36 | 14/8/14 | 38.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 13/7/8 | 46.4% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 27 | 13/4/10 | 48.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 9/4/10 | 39.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,837 | Titled Tue Late | B96 |
| Feb 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,766 | Chessable Masters Play-In | D14 |
| Jun 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | A36 |
| Mar 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,739 | Titled Tue | E11 |
| Aug 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,736 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 648 | 409 | 2,484 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 32 | 18 | 2,471 |
| Chess.com U20 Speed | 2023 | 24 | 5 | 2,369 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 21 | 13 | 2,591 |
| Wch U10 | 2017 | 20 | 13 | 1,814 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 9 | 2,356 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 19 | 12 | 2,496 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,491 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Raunak Sadhwani (27 games) · Rasmus Svane (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Read Samadov's chess games?
1,577 games by Read Samadov, from Apr 2015 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 Read Samadov has played.
What does Read Samadov play on the first move as White?
Across 786 games with White in our database, Read Samadov opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Read Samadov answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Read Samadov play as White?
As White, Read Samadov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (140 games, 55.0% win rate); Indian Defense (84 games, 46.4% win rate); Slav Defense (65 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 786 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Read Samadov play as Black?
As Black, Read Samadov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (141 games, 56.0% win rate); Sicilian (76 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (46 games, 47.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 791 games.
What is Read Samadov's FIDE rating?
Read Samadov is currently rated 2,520 in classical chess, 2,466 in rapid and 2,451 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,523 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Read Samadov played?
Our database contains 1,577 games by Read Samadov, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 758 wins, 351 draws, 468 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Read Samadov?
1,577 games by Read Samadov 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.