Prepare against Rufat Abdulbaghiyev
Azerbaijan · World #28,994 classical · FIDE ID 13416502
When preparing against Rufat Abdulbaghiyev, expect 1.c4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 53 games by Rufat Abdulbaghiyev, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rufat Abdulbaghiyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rufat Abdulbaghiyev 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 | 1,992 | 1,992 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,032 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 2,022 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 27 | 8 | 18 | 50.9% |
| As White | 24 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 29 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 48.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rufat Abdulbaghiyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rufat Abdulbaghiyev's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 45.8% | 68.2% |
| e4 | 8 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| Na3 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 68.2% score
- …e6 (45% of these games) — Abdulbaghiyev usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Abdulbaghiyev usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Abdulbaghiyev usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (88% of these games) — Abdulbaghiyev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Abdulbaghiyev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 84.6% | 63.6% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Rufat Abdulbaghiyev's chess games
All 53 games by Rufat Abdulbaghiyev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 27 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Logman Guliev | 2,250 | Sheki Open A 2026 | D37 |
| Aug 2026 | Ravan Ughuzov | 2,226 | Chessbattle Summer Cup | Rapid | A18 |
| Jun 2026 | Ayaulym Kaldarova | 2,085 | Sheki Open A 2026 | C50 |
| Jul 2025 | Tabriz Idrisov | 2,066 | Vugar Gashimov Open | A65 |
| Jul 2025 | Mahammad Baghirov | 2,027 | Vugar Gashimov Open | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chessbattle Summer Cup | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,071 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,025 |
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| Chessbattle Summer Cup | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,124 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,154 |
| Baku Ahiita Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,308 |
| 2. Uluslararası Pamukkale Açık Satranç Turnuvası | Category B | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,769 |
| Baku Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rufat Abdulbaghiyev's chess games?
53 games by Rufat Abdulbaghiyev, from Oct 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 Rufat Abdulbaghiyev has played.
What does Rufat Abdulbaghiyev play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Rufat Abdulbaghiyev opens with 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rufat Abdulbaghiyev answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...Nc6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Rufat Abdulbaghiyev play as White?
As White, Rufat Abdulbaghiyev's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rufat Abdulbaghiyev play as Black?
As Black, Rufat Abdulbaghiyev most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Rufat Abdulbaghiyev's FIDE rating?
Rufat Abdulbaghiyev is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Rufat Abdulbaghiyev played?
Our database contains 53 games by Rufat Abdulbaghiyev, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (50.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rufat Abdulbaghiyev?
53 games by Rufat Abdulbaghiyev 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.