Prepare against Shahin Huseynov
Azerbaijan · World #9,607 classical · FIDE ID 13401106
Our database contains 36 games by Shahin Huseynov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shahin Huseynov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shahin Huseynov 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 | 2,176 | 2,218 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,170 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,178 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 6 | 19 | 30.6% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shahin Huseynov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shahin Huseynov's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 55.0% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 20.0% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 55% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Huseynov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Huseynov usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Huseynov usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Huseynov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Huseynov usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Huseynov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Shahin Huseynov's chess games
All 36 games by Shahin Huseynov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A23 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E52 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D64 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Vishnu Prasanna. V | 2,463 | 3rd Al Ain Open | C41 |
| May 2013 | Zoran Arsovic | 2,434 | 5th Alexander the Great Open | A23 |
| Sep 2006 | Oksana Vozovic | 2,356 | Istanbul Universities | A05 |
| Sep 2012 | Araz Alakhverdiev | 2,353 | Baku Open | A39 |
| Sep 2006 | Bela Khotenashvili | 2,329 | Istanbul Universities | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Al Ain Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,198 |
| Al Ain Rapid | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,214 |
| 5th Alexander the Great Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 2,211 |
| Istanbul Universities | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 2,312 |
| Baku Open | 2012 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,356 |
| 2nd Baku President's Cup | 2007 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,136 |
| 1st Baku President's Cup | 2006 | 3 | 0 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shahin Huseynov's chess games?
36 games by Shahin Huseynov, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Shahin Huseynov has played.
What does Shahin Huseynov play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Shahin Huseynov opens with 1.c4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shahin Huseynov answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Shahin Huseynov play as White?
As White, Shahin Huseynov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shahin Huseynov play as Black?
As Black, Shahin Huseynov most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Shahin Huseynov's FIDE rating?
Shahin Huseynov is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Shahin Huseynov played?
Our database contains 36 games by Shahin Huseynov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shahin Huseynov?
36 games by Shahin Huseynov 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.