Prepare against Samir Davidov
Azerbaijan · World #6,345 classical · FIDE ID 13401149
Our database contains 247 games by Samir Davidov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samir Davidov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samir Davidov 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 | 2,239 | 2,344 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,221 | 2,233 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,198 | 2,247 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 118 | 57 | 72 | 47.8% |
| As White | 123 | 65 | 25 | 33 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 124 | 53 | 32 | 39 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samir Davidov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samir Davidov's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 81.3% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 15 | 12.2% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Davidov usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Davidov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Davidov usually continues d4 (79.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Davidov usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Davidov usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Davidov usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 55 | 76.4% | 51.8% |
| d6 | 8 | 11.1% | 68.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 6.9% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 59.5% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 29.7% | 72.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Samir Davidov's chess games
All 247 games by Samir Davidov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 118 wins, 57 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Valery Beim | 2,516 | EU Maccabi Games 12th | B07 |
| Dec 2018 | Eldar Gasanov | 2,502 | Baku Open | A55 |
| Oct 2005 | Konstantine Shanava | 2,477 | Baku Open A | C55 |
| Jul 2002 | Krzysztof Jakubowski | 2,475 | ch-EU U20 | C68 |
| Jul 2007 | Mihai-Lucian Grunberg | 2,472 | EU Maccabi Games 12th | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AZE U16 | 2002 | 34 | 24 | 2,464 |
| Baku Cup B | 2003 | 19 | 14 | 2,441 |
| Baku Cup | 1999 | 12 | 5 | 2,243 |
| Baku Open | 2024 | 12 | 6 | 2,468 |
| ch-AZE U20 | 2001 | 11 | 4 | 2,244 |
| ch-AZE U18 | 2004 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,437 |
| ch-EU U20 | 2002 | 10 | 3 | 2,158 |
| Aslanov Memorial IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samir Davidov's chess games?
247 games by Samir Davidov, from Apr 2003 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 Samir Davidov has played.
What does Samir Davidov play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Samir Davidov opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samir Davidov answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Samir Davidov play as White?
As White, Samir Davidov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samir Davidov play as Black?
As Black, Samir Davidov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Samir Davidov's FIDE rating?
Samir Davidov is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,221 in rapid and 2,198 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Samir Davidov played?
Our database contains 247 games by Samir Davidov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 57 draws, 72 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samir Davidov?
247 games by Samir Davidov 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.