Prepare against Safa Hummatov
Azerbaijan · World #38,189 classical · FIDE ID 13448692
When preparing against Safa Hummatov, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 101 games by Safa Hummatov, covering Apr 2022 to Sep 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 | 1,944 | 2,012 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,928 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,809 | 1,847 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 42 | 30 | 29 | 41.6% |
| As White | 51 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 50 | 21 | 12 | 17 | 42.0% |
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 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 43.1% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 18 | 35.3% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 9 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Hummatov usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Hummatov usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …b6 (5% of these games) — Hummatov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Hummatov usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Hummatov usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Hummatov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 67.9% | 65.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 17.9% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Safa Hummatov's chess games
All 101 games by Safa Hummatov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - Sep 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: 42 wins, 30 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Shahin Valiyev | 2,366 | Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | B54 |
| Sep 2026 | Ravan Ughuzov | 2,226 | Guba Open 2026 | Group A | B00 |
| Sep 2026 | Maartia Faramarzi Garousi | 2,201 | Guba Open 2026 | Group A | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Fariz Ahmadov | 2,156 | Chessbattle Summer Cup | Rapid | A00 |
| Mar 2026 | Yasin Azimov | 2,084 | Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U12 | A58 |
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 |
| Wch U08 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,430 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,020 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,211 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U12 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,016 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,911 |
| 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?
101 games by Safa Hummatov, from Apr 2022 to Sep 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 51 games with White in our database, Safa Hummatov opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Safa Hummatov answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Safa Hummatov play as White?
As White, Safa Hummatov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (12 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 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 (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Safa Hummatov's FIDE rating?
Safa Hummatov is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,809 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Safa Hummatov played?
Our database contains 101 games by Safa Hummatov, covering Apr 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 30 draws, 29 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Safa Hummatov?
101 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.