Prepare against Sanan Aliyev
CM · Azerbaijan · World #77,214 classical · FIDE ID 13415263
When preparing against Sanan Aliyev, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 53 games by Sanan Aliyev, covering Apr 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sanan Aliyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sanan Aliyev 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 | 1,798 | 1,798 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,806 | 1,806 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,748 | 1,806 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 16 | 7 | 30 | 30.2% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 3 | 19 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sanan Aliyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sanan Aliyev's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 70.8% | 38.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 20.8% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 38.2% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Aliyev usually continues c4 (29.2% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Aliyev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Aliyev usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Aliyev usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 53.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Sanan Aliyev's chess games
All 53 games by Sanan Aliyev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Naumov,Petr | 2,229 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | E04 |
| May 2026 | Miguel Lazaro Azcutia | 2,214 | Titled Tuesday | D53 |
| Jun 2026 | Khromkin,A | 2,191 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | D20 |
| Feb 2025 | Zaw Ye Htut | 2,180 | Titled Tue Early | C05 |
| Mar 2025 | Melih Kaan Can | 2,171 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 39 | 11 | 1,996 |
| 25th EU-ch U10 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,024 |
| 24th ch-EU U10 | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,753 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sanan Aliyev's chess games?
53 games by Sanan Aliyev, from Apr 2014 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 Sanan Aliyev has played.
What does Sanan Aliyev play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Sanan Aliyev opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sanan Aliyev answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Sanan Aliyev play as White?
As White, Sanan Aliyev's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sanan Aliyev play as Black?
As Black, Sanan Aliyev most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Sanan Aliyev's FIDE rating?
Sanan Aliyev is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,806 in rapid and 1,748 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,798 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sanan Aliyev played?
Our database contains 53 games by Sanan Aliyev, covering Apr 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 30 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sanan Aliyev?
53 games by Sanan Aliyev 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.