Prepare against Sabina Ibrahimova
WIM · Azerbaijan · World #7,916 classical · FIDE ID 13403893
When preparing against Sabina Ibrahimova, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 464 games by Sabina Ibrahimova, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sabina Ibrahimova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sabina Ibrahimova 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 | 2,207 | 2,273 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,205 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,166 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 464 | 199 | 111 | 154 | 42.9% |
| As White | 231 | 110 | 49 | 72 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 233 | 89 | 62 | 82 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sabina Ibrahimova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sabina Ibrahimova's side.
First moves as White (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 192 | 83.1% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 24 | 10.4% | 70.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 3.0% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ibrahimova usually continues Nf3 (50.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ibrahimova usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ibrahimova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 70.8% score
- …e6 (42% of these games) — Ibrahimova usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Ibrahimova usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Ibrahimova usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 109 | 90.8% | 54.6% |
| e5 | 8 | 6.7% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 82 | 94.3% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.7% | 40.0% |
Sabina Ibrahimova's chess games
All 464 games by Sabina Ibrahimova in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 199 wins, 111 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 13/4/13 | 43.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/4/11 | 34.8% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 50 | 21/14/15 | 42.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 29 | 12/6/11 | 41.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 27 | 9/8/10 | 33.3% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Deimante Daulyte-Cornette | 2,470 | TUR-chT 2nd League | C70 |
| Jun 2015 | Natalia Zhukova | 2,456 | ch-EU rapid w | E76 |
| Jul 2014 | Corina-Isabela Peptan | 2,453 | 15th ch-EU w | E63 |
| Jun 2015 | Salome Melia | 2,452 | ch-EU rapid w | B35 |
| Jun 2020 | Deysi Estella Cori Tello | 2,388 | Djerba Online w | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AZE w | 2024 | 43 | 21.5 | 2,123 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2017 | 35 | 12.5 | 2,218 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 26 | 22 | 2,096 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2013 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,292 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 10 | 2,131 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 16 | 11 | 2,099 |
| 5th Moscow Dvorkovich Cup U16 | 2010 | 14 | 4 | 1,978 |
| ch-EU U16 Girls | 2011 | 14 | 8 | 2,044 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sabina Ibrahimova's chess games?
464 games by Sabina Ibrahimova, from Jan 2007 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 Sabina Ibrahimova has played.
What does Sabina Ibrahimova play on the first move as White?
Across 231 games with White in our database, Sabina Ibrahimova opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sabina Ibrahimova answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Sabina Ibrahimova play as White?
As White, Sabina Ibrahimova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 231 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sabina Ibrahimova play as Black?
As Black, Sabina Ibrahimova most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (50 games, 42.0% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (27 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 233 games.
What is Sabina Ibrahimova's FIDE rating?
Sabina Ibrahimova is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Sabina Ibrahimova played?
Our database contains 464 games by Sabina Ibrahimova, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 199 wins, 111 draws, 154 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sabina Ibrahimova?
464 games by Sabina Ibrahimova 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.