Prepare against Sahil Mehraliyev
Azerbaijan · World #47,148 classical · FIDE ID 13413813
When preparing against Sahil Mehraliyev, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 33 games by Sahil Mehraliyev, covering Sep 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sahil Mehraliyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sahil Mehraliyev 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 | 1,905 | 1,936 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,835 | 1,889 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 1,947 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 54.5% |
| As White | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2026): 303 rated games against 240 different opponents, across 36 events in 3 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 | 214 | 116 | 41 | 57 | 54.2% | 1,717 | 1,811 | 11 |
| Rapid | 53 | 27 | 3 | 23 | 50.9% | 1,632 | 1,647 | 3 |
| Blitz | 36 | 16 | 3 | 17 | 44.4% | 1,834 | 1,793 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 86 | 15 | 16 | 55 | 17.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 169 | 115 | 26 | 28 | 68.0% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs IM · 5 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 5 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 36 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1,809 | 1,765 |
| 2025 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1,677 | 1,944 |
| 2024 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 1,704 | 1,766 |
| 2023 | 32 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 1,585 | 1,610 |
| 2022 | 21 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 1,523 | 1,663 |
| 2018 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1,621 | 1,798 |
| 2017 | 78 | 38 | 16 | 24 | 1,785 | 1,857 |
| 2016 | 55 | 28 | 8 | 19 | 1,772 | 1,825 |
| 2015 | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 1,692 | 1,744 |
| 2014 | 33 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 1,747 | 1,663 |
| 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | – | – |
Where Sahil Mehraliyev has played
Azerbaijan (34) · Iran (1) · Montenegro (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sahil Mehraliyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sahil Mehraliyev's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 77.8% | 71.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Mehraliyev usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Mehraliyev usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mehraliyev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Mehraliyev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Mehraliyev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Sahil Mehraliyev's chess games
All 33 games by Sahil Mehraliyev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Kayra Kamer | 2,069 | ch-EU School U15 | C47 |
| Jul 2026 | Shovkat Salimov | 2,046 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | C70 |
| Jun 2017 | Artem Trubchaninov | 2,017 | ch-EU School U17 | A25 |
| Jun 2017 | Dario Alivodic | 1,893 | ch-EU School U15 | C00 |
| Jun 2017 | Dzhabrail Kamaev | 1,863 | ch-EU School U15 | C98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,833 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,863 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 1,855 |
| ch-EU School U15 | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 2,075 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,001 |
| ch-EU School U17 | 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2,417 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sahil Mehraliyev's chess games?
33 games by Sahil Mehraliyev, from Sep 2014 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 Sahil Mehraliyev has played.
What does Sahil Mehraliyev play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Sahil Mehraliyev opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sahil Mehraliyev answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...f5 (50% of games).
What openings does Sahil Mehraliyev play as White?
As White, Sahil Mehraliyev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sahil Mehraliyev play as Black?
As Black, Sahil Mehraliyev most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dunst Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Sahil Mehraliyev's FIDE rating?
Sahil Mehraliyev is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess, 1,835 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Sahil Mehraliyev played?
Our database contains 33 games by Sahil Mehraliyev, covering Sep 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses (54.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sahil Mehraliyev?
33 games by Sahil Mehraliyev 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.