Prepare against Rustam Rustamov
FM · Azerbaijan · World #1,542 classical · FIDE ID 13440110
When preparing against Rustam Rustamov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as Black, 33.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 1,716 games by Rustam Rustamov, covering Apr 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rustam Rustamov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rustam Rustamov 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 | 2,409 | 2,409 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,377 | 2,377 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,366 | 2,366 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,716 | 975 | 285 | 456 | 56.8% |
| As White | 857 | 501 | 148 | 208 | 58.5% |
| As Black | 859 | 474 | 137 | 248 | 55.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rustam Rustamov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rustam Rustamov's side.
First moves as White (856 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 852 | 99.5% | 67.1% |
| b4 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 67.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Rustamov usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Rustamov usually continues Nf3 (63.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rustamov usually continues d4 (61.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 0% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Rustamov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …b5 (33% of these games) — Rustamov usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Rustamov usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (400 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 392 | 98.0% | 62.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 1.5% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (303 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 300 | 99.0% | 63.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Rustam Rustamov's chess games
All 1,716 games by Rustam Rustamov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - Sep 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: 975 wins, 285 draws, 456 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 132 | 80/25/27 | 60.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 104 | 62/12/30 | 59.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 69 | 41/11/17 | 59.4% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 58 | 32/11/15 | 55.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 42 | 22/9/11 | 52.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 38 | 19/9/10 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 34 | 19/8/7 | 55.9% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 33 | 26/1/6 | 78.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 26 | 15/5/6 | 57.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 24 | 14/7/3 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 214 | 126/32/56 | 58.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 88 | 42/13/33 | 47.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 60 | 34/11/15 | 56.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 57 | 26/15/16 | 45.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 52 | 31/7/14 | 59.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 18/15/14 | 38.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 32 | 23/2/7 | 71.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 10/7/13 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 27 | 14/1/12 | 51.9% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 14/3/9 | 53.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,839 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C60 |
| Apr 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,793 | Titled Tuesday | B54 |
| Jan 2025 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,740 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Apr 2025 | Quang Liem Le | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | C70 |
| Jan 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,723 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,225 | 798.5 | 2,467 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 184 | 123 | 2,527 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 66 | 43 | 2,544 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,310 |
| Wch U14 | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,272 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,336 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U18 | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,442 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,425 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olexandr Bortnyk (12 games) · Renato Terry (11 games) · Tuan Minh Le (10 games) · Denis Lazavik (10 games) · Alexey Sarana (10 games)
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Where can I find Rustam Rustamov's chess games?
1,716 games by Rustam Rustamov, from Apr 2019 to Sep 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 Rustam Rustamov has played.
What does Rustam Rustamov play on the first move as White?
Across 856 games with White in our database, Rustam Rustamov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.b4 (0% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rustam Rustamov answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games), 1...d5 (0% of games).
What openings does Rustam Rustamov play as White?
As White, Rustam Rustamov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (132 games, 60.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (104 games, 59.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (69 games, 59.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 857 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rustam Rustamov play as Black?
As Black, Rustam Rustamov most often plays: Sicilian (214 games, 58.9% win rate); Indian Defense (88 games, 47.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (60 games, 56.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 859 games.
What is Rustam Rustamov's FIDE rating?
Rustam Rustamov is currently rated 2,409 in classical chess, 2,377 in rapid and 2,366 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Rustam Rustamov played?
Our database contains 1,716 games by Rustam Rustamov, covering Apr 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 975 wins, 285 draws, 456 losses (56.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rustam Rustamov?
1,716 games by Rustam Rustamov 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.