Prepare against Shahin Valiyev
FM · Azerbaijan · World #2,358 classical · FIDE ID 13424203
When preparing against Shahin Valiyev, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 371 games by Shahin Valiyev, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shahin Valiyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shahin Valiyev 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 | 2,366 | 2,421 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,149 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,185 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 371 | 122 | 111 | 138 | 32.9% |
| As White | 190 | 81 | 59 | 50 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 181 | 41 | 52 | 88 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shahin Valiyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shahin Valiyev's side.
First moves as White (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 186 | 97.9% | 58.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.1% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Valiyev usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Valiyev usually continues Nf3 (49.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Valiyev usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Valiyev usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Valiyev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Valiyev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 90 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 71.4% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 28.6% | 41.7% |
Shahin Valiyev's chess games
All 371 games by Shahin Valiyev in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 122 wins, 111 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 11/7/4 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 46 | 14/10/22 | 30.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 23 | 6/7/10 | 26.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,655 | Titled Tue Late | B50 |
| Jun 2025 | Bardiya Daneshvar | 2,640 | Vladimir Dvorkovich Open | B90 |
| Jul 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,623 | Titled Tue Late | C70 |
| May 2025 | Nijat Abasov | 2,620 | Baku Open | B30 |
| Dec 2025 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,605 | 6th elllobregat Open | B89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 53 | 27.5 | 2,371 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,337 |
| Vladimir Dvorkovich Open | 2026 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,228 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,289 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,364 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,539 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,472 |
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,316 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shahin Valiyev's chess games?
371 games by Shahin Valiyev, from Aug 2016 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 Shahin Valiyev has played.
What does Shahin Valiyev play on the first move as White?
Across 190 games with White in our database, Shahin Valiyev opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shahin Valiyev answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Shahin Valiyev play as White?
As White, Shahin Valiyev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 190 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shahin Valiyev play as Black?
As Black, Shahin Valiyev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (46 games, 30.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Shahin Valiyev's FIDE rating?
Shahin Valiyev is currently rated 2,366 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,421 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Shahin Valiyev played?
Our database contains 371 games by Shahin Valiyev, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 111 draws, 138 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shahin Valiyev?
371 games by Shahin Valiyev 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.