Prepare against Rufat Salimli
Azerbaijan · World #105,971 classical · FIDE ID 13471848
When preparing against Rufat Salimli, expect 1.Nf3 in 31% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Rufat Salimli, covering Nov 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Rufat Salimli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rufat Salimli 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 | 1,713 | 1,726 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,621 | 1,621 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,524 | 1,591 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 46.7% |
| As White | 13 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 61.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rufat Salimli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rufat Salimli's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Salimli usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Salimli usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c3 — 23% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Salimli usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Salimli usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Rufat Salimli's chess games
All 30 games by Rufat Salimli in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 1 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Mukhammed Ali Valiyev | 1,820 | Sheki Open 2026 | Group B | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Zahid Nazaraliyev | 1,605 | Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | D13 |
| Aug 2026 | Arda Saygili | 1,596 | 9th Istanbul International Open | C Category | E12 |
| Jul 2026 | Mikayil Gasimov | 1,580 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | A00 |
| Jul 2026 | Ilham Alistanov | 1,579 | Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,756 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,746 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,585 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,492 |
| Sheki Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,799 |
| 9th Istanbul International Open | C Category | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,773 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,450 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rufat Salimli's chess games?
30 games by Rufat Salimli, from Nov 2023 to Oct 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 Salimli has played.
What does Rufat Salimli play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Rufat Salimli opens with 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.c3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rufat Salimli answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...f5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rufat Salimli play as White?
As White, Rufat Salimli's most-played openings in our database are: Saragossa Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rufat Salimli play as Black?
As Black, Rufat Salimli most often plays: Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Rufat Salimli's FIDE rating?
Rufat Salimli is currently rated 1,713 in classical chess, 1,621 in rapid and 1,524 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,726 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Rufat Salimli played?
Our database contains 30 games by Rufat Salimli, covering Nov 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 1 draws, 15 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rufat Salimli?
30 games by Rufat Salimli 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.