Prepare against Rufat Nasibov
Azerbaijan · World #24,904 classical · FIDE ID 13413155
When preparing against Rufat Nasibov, expect 1.Nf3 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 50 games by Rufat Nasibov, covering Apr 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rufat Nasibov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rufat Nasibov 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 | 2,019 | 2,036 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 2,018 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 1,923 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 23 | 11 | 16 | 46.0% |
| As White | 28 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rufat Nasibov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rufat Nasibov's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 46.4% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 28.6% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 25.0% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Nasibov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Nasibov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Nasibov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Nasibov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nasibov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Nasibov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Rufat Nasibov's chess games
All 50 games by Rufat Nasibov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 23 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Murad Ibrahimli | 2,438 | Vugar Gashimov Open | D35 |
| Jun 2025 | Ayan Allahverdiyeva | 2,308 | Sheki Open A | D52 |
| Jun 2025 | Elvin Bayramov | 2,147 | Sheki Open A | E10 |
| Nov 2025 | Mahindrakar Indrajeet | 2,133 | Ganja Open | A46 |
| Nov 2025 | Askar Aliakbar Rzayev | 2,072 | Ganja Open | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganja Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,122 |
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,042 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,118 |
| Sheki Open A | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,243 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,899 |
| Chessbattle Summer Cup | Rapid | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,045 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rufat Nasibov's chess games?
50 games by Rufat Nasibov, from Apr 2014 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 Nasibov has played.
What does Rufat Nasibov play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Rufat Nasibov opens with 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rufat Nasibov answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Rufat Nasibov play as White?
As White, Rufat Nasibov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rufat Nasibov play as Black?
As Black, Rufat Nasibov most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Rufat Nasibov's FIDE rating?
Rufat Nasibov is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,036 (May 2026).
How many games has Rufat Nasibov played?
Our database contains 50 games by Rufat Nasibov, covering Apr 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rufat Nasibov?
50 games by Rufat Nasibov 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.