Prepare against Riad Sariyev
Azerbaijan · World #28,816 classical · FIDE ID 13403001
When preparing against Riad Sariyev, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 63 games by Riad Sariyev, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Riad Sariyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Riad Sariyev 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 | 1,993 | 2,038 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,986 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,970 | 2,017 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 22 | 15 | 26 | 34.9% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Riad Sariyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Riad Sariyev's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 75.8% | 46.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Sariyev usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sariyev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Sariyev usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Sariyev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sariyev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sariyev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 62.5% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 25.0% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
Riad Sariyev's chess games
All 63 games by Riad Sariyev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - Jul 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: 22 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Maria Ignacz | 2,242 | 12th San Agustin Open | B50 |
| Oct 2006 | Vasily Beliaev | 2,118 | 14th Chigorin Memorial B | B99 |
| Oct 2006 | Artyom Donskih | 2,091 | 14th Chigorin Memorial B | B84 |
| Oct 2006 | Pavel Ivanov | 2,055 | 14th Chigorin Memorial B | B01 |
| Jan 2007 | Hayala Abdulla | 2,019 | 12th San Agustin Open | B86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AZE U10 | 2003 | 13 | 7.5 | – |
| Wch U14 | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,050 |
| 12th San Agustin Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,954 |
| 14th Chigorin Memorial B | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,049 |
| Dubai Open U14 | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,142 |
| 3rd Dubai Open U14 | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,935 |
| Logrono Open U20 | 2007 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,042 |
| ch-World School U12 | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 1,925 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Riad Sariyev's chess games?
63 games by Riad Sariyev, from Apr 2006 to Jul 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 Riad Sariyev has played.
What does Riad Sariyev play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Riad Sariyev opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Riad Sariyev answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Riad Sariyev play as White?
As White, Riad Sariyev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Riad Sariyev play as Black?
As Black, Riad Sariyev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Riad Sariyev's FIDE rating?
Riad Sariyev is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 1,970 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Riad Sariyev played?
Our database contains 63 games by Riad Sariyev, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Riad Sariyev?
63 games by Riad Sariyev 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.