Prepare against Murad Rzayev
Azerbaijan · World #34,368 classical · FIDE ID 13453564
Our database contains 41 games by Murad Rzayev, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Murad Rzayev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Murad Rzayev 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 | 1,962 | 1,962 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 2,045 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,033 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 41.5% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Murad Rzayev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Murad Rzayev's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 60.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues c4 (88.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Rzayev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 18.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Murad Rzayev's chess games
All 41 games by Murad Rzayev in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D35 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Kanan Isbatov | 2,138 | Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U16 | E11 |
| Mar 2026 | Huseyn Gurbanov | 1,995 | Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U16 | D35 |
| Jun 2025 | Safa Hummatov | 1,876 | Sheki Open A | E00 |
| Mar 2026 | Emin Ismayilov | 1,874 | Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U16 | E05 |
| Jun 2025 | Bhavanya Panchumarthi | 1,840 | Sheki Open A | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,892 |
| Sheki Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,895 |
| World ol U16 | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,882 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,679 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U16 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,911 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Murad Rzayev's chess games?
41 games by Murad Rzayev, from Aug 2021 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 Murad Rzayev has played.
What does Murad Rzayev play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Murad Rzayev opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Murad Rzayev answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Murad Rzayev play as White?
As White, Murad Rzayev's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Murad Rzayev play as Black?
As Black, Murad Rzayev most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Murad Rzayev's FIDE rating?
Murad Rzayev is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Murad Rzayev played?
Our database contains 41 games by Murad Rzayev, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Murad Rzayev?
41 games by Murad Rzayev 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.