Prepare against Safa Hummatov
Azerbaijan · World #34,367 classical · FIDE ID 13448692
Our database contains 81 games by Safa Hummatov, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Safa Hummatov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Safa Hummatov 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 | 2,012 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,888 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,809 | 1,847 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 33 | 26 | 22 | 40.7% |
| As White | 39 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 42 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Safa Hummatov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Safa Hummatov's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 46.2% | 69.4% |
| e4 | 12 | 30.8% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 8 | 20.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 69.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Hummatov usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hummatov usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Hummatov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Hummatov usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Hummatov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Hummatov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 62.5% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 20.8% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Safa Hummatov's chess games
All 81 games by Safa Hummatov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - 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: 33 wins, 26 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Yasin Azimov | 2,084 | Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U12 | A58 |
| Jun 2026 | Tino Sander | 1,857 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | B53 |
| Aug 2024 | Konstantin Mueller | 1,835 | ch-EU U10 | B28 |
| Jun 2025 | Dinara Huseynova | 1,833 | Sheki Open A | E00 |
| Nov 2025 | Fatima Eldar Mirzaliyeva | 1,830 | Shirvan Open | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,913 |
| Sheki Open A | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,969 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,020 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U12 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,016 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,911 |
| Wch U08 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,430 |
| Shirvan Open | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,986 |
| GEO World Cup A U10 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,769 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Safa Hummatov's chess games?
81 games by Safa Hummatov, from Apr 2022 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 Safa Hummatov has played.
What does Safa Hummatov play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Safa Hummatov opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Safa Hummatov answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Safa Hummatov play as White?
As White, Safa Hummatov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (11 games, 63.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Safa Hummatov play as Black?
As Black, Safa Hummatov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Safa Hummatov's FIDE rating?
Safa Hummatov is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,809 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Safa Hummatov played?
Our database contains 81 games by Safa Hummatov, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 26 draws, 22 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Safa Hummatov?
81 games by Safa Hummatov 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.