Prepare against Sadagul Afandi
Azerbaijan · World #67,547 classical · FIDE ID 13469940
When preparing against Sadagul Afandi, expect 1.Nf3 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 39.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 83 games by Sadagul Afandi, covering Apr 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sadagul Afandi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sadagul Afandi 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 | 1,830 | 1,876 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,673 | 1,677 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,617 | 1,617 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 32 | 20 | 31 | 38.6% |
| As White | 45 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 38 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 39.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 899 rated games against 571 different opponents, across 115 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 280 | 126 | 57 | 97 | 45.0% | 1,626 | 1,597 | 9 |
| Rapid | 382 | 138 | 55 | 189 | 36.1% | 1,657 | 1,534 | 7 |
| Blitz | 228 | 72 | 29 | 127 | 31.6% | 1,686 | 1,534 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 385 | 71 | 68 | 246 | 18.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 185 | 102 | 38 | 45 | 55.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 190 | 77 | 30 | 83 | 1,733 | 1,686 |
| 2025 | 432 | 167 | 90 | 175 | 1,657 | 1,586 |
| 2024 | 237 | 82 | 21 | 134 | 1,594 | 1,371 |
| 2023 | 40 | 13 | 3 | 24 | 1,280 | 880 |
Where Sadagul Afandi has played
Azerbaijan (105) · Kazakhstan (4) · Italy (3) · Montenegro (2) · United Arab Emirates (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sadagul Afandi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sadagul Afandi's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 34 | 75.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 22.2% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 76% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Afandi usually continues g3 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Afandi usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Afandi usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Afandi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (30% of these games) — Afandi usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Afandi usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 90.0% | 63.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Sadagul Afandi's chess games
All 83 games by Sadagul Afandi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2024 - 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: 32 wins, 20 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 23 | 9/4/10 | 39.1% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Zafar Tolipov | 2,017 | Ganja Open 2026 | Blitz | A04 |
| Aug 2026 | Yusif Mustafazade | 2,004 | Chessbattle Summer Cup | Blitz | A05 |
| Oct 2026 | Rachishnu Datta | 1,959 | Ganja Open 2026 | Group A | A04 |
| Oct 2026 | Azad Khuduzade | 1,931 | Ganja Open 2026 | Group A | A05 |
| Jun 2026 | Ider Tselmuun | 1,873 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G12 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1,937 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Girls U12 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,719 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,922 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,679 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,970 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,815 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,846 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,586 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sadagul Afandi's chess games?
83 games by Sadagul Afandi, from Apr 2024 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 Sadagul Afandi has played.
What does Sadagul Afandi play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Sadagul Afandi opens with 1.Nf3 (76% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sadagul Afandi answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sadagul Afandi play as White?
As White, Sadagul Afandi's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (23 games, 39.1% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sadagul Afandi play as Black?
As Black, Sadagul Afandi most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Sadagul Afandi's FIDE rating?
Sadagul Afandi is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess, 1,673 in rapid and 1,617 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sadagul Afandi played?
Our database contains 83 games by Sadagul Afandi, covering Apr 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 20 draws, 31 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sadagul Afandi?
83 games by Sadagul Afandi 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.