Prepare against Saadat Bashirli
WCM · Azerbaijan · World #28,483 classical · FIDE ID 13429990
Our database contains 1,862 games by Saadat Bashirli, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Saadat Bashirli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saadat Bashirli 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 | 1,995 | 2,034 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,904 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 2,048 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,862 | 657 | 177 | 1,028 | 35.3% |
| As White | 923 | 348 | 91 | 484 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 939 | 309 | 86 | 544 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saadat Bashirli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saadat Bashirli's side.
First moves as White (923 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 701 | 75.9% | 44.2% |
| e4 | 206 | 22.3% | 39.1% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 1.6% | 20.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Bashirli usually continues c4 (41.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Bashirli usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Bashirli usually continues d5 (44.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 39.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Bashirli usually continues Nf3 (40.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bashirli usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Bashirli usually continues c4 (34.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (464 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 398 | 85.8% | 41.2% |
| c6 | 38 | 8.2% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 19 | 4.1% | 42.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 231 | 78.8% | 35.9% |
| Nf6 | 59 | 20.1% | 44.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Saadat Bashirli's chess games
All 1,862 games by Saadat Bashirli in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 657 wins, 177 draws, 1,028 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 288 | 122/21/145 | 42.4% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 62 | 20/6/36 | 32.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 57 | 15/3/39 | 26.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 50 | 23/4/23 | 46.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 36 | 12/10/14 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 34 | 15/2/17 | 44.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 6/2/19 | 22.2% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 25 | 6/3/16 | 24.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24 | 6/1/17 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/1/14 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 150 | 61/14/75 | 40.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 82 | 23/6/53 | 28.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 70 | 20/10/40 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 53 | 22/5/26 | 41.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 51 | 15/7/29 | 29.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 44 | 11/3/30 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 42 | 12/5/25 | 28.6% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 42 | 17/4/21 | 40.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 40 | 15/0/25 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 38 | 10/4/24 | 26.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Axel Bachmann | 2,588 | Titled Tue Early | A43 |
| Oct 2024 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Nov 2024 | Nino Batsiashvili | 2,476 | Swiss Queens Wed #42 | D31 |
| Aug 2023 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Nov 2024 | Leya Garifullina | 2,451 | Swiss Queens Wed #42 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,428 | 520 | 2,100 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,680 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #18 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,143 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #35 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,885 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #47 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,175 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #8 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,140 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #29 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,076 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #48 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,075 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Diana Preobrazhenskaya (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saadat Bashirli's chess games?
1,862 games by Saadat Bashirli, from Jun 2018 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 Saadat Bashirli has played.
What does Saadat Bashirli play on the first move as White?
Across 923 games with White in our database, Saadat Bashirli opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saadat Bashirli answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Saadat Bashirli play as White?
As White, Saadat Bashirli's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (288 games, 42.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (62 games, 32.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (57 games, 26.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 923 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saadat Bashirli play as Black?
As Black, Saadat Bashirli most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (150 games, 40.7% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (82 games, 28.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (70 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 939 games.
What is Saadat Bashirli's FIDE rating?
Saadat Bashirli is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Saadat Bashirli played?
Our database contains 1,862 games by Saadat Bashirli, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 657 wins, 177 draws, 1,028 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saadat Bashirli?
1,862 games by Saadat Bashirli 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.