Prepare against Shahriyar Rahmanov
FM · Azerbaijan · World #9,833 classical · FIDE ID 13402285
When preparing against Shahriyar Rahmanov, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 293 games by Shahriyar Rahmanov, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shahriyar Rahmanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shahriyar Rahmanov 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 | 2,173 | 2,353 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,243 | 2,352 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 140 | 65 | 88 | 47.8% |
| As White | 147 | 82 | 35 | 30 | 55.8% |
| As Black | 146 | 58 | 30 | 58 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shahriyar Rahmanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shahriyar Rahmanov's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 132 | 89.8% | 67.4% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 6.1% | 72.2% |
| e4 | 6 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 67.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Rahmanov usually continues c4 (67.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Rahmanov usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Rahmanov usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Rahmanov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Rahmanov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 52.6% | 38.7% |
| d5 | 22 | 28.9% | 47.7% |
| g6 | 10 | 13.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 26.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.9% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
Shahriyar Rahmanov's chess games
All 293 games by Shahriyar Rahmanov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 140 wins, 65 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E04 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 18/1/6 | 72.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Loek Van Wely | 2,677 | 3rd Baku President's Cup | A84 |
| Jun 2015 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,534 | 3rd Cesme Open | E14 |
| May 2007 | Levan Aroshidze | 2,500 | 2nd Baku President's Cup | E46 |
| Aug 2013 | Vugar Rasulov | 2,483 | 21st Troya Open | A40 |
| Aug 2010 | Gaioz Nigalidze | 2,478 | Baku Open | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 20 | 13 | 2,226 |
| 5th Cesme Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,269 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,393 |
| 7th Kahramanmaras Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,182 |
| 24th Troya Open | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,381 |
| 14th Kesan Open | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,159 |
| 23rd Troya Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,298 |
| 7th Hatay Open | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shahriyar Rahmanov's chess games?
293 games by Shahriyar Rahmanov, from Jan 2005 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 Shahriyar Rahmanov has played.
What does Shahriyar Rahmanov play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Shahriyar Rahmanov opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shahriyar Rahmanov answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Shahriyar Rahmanov play as White?
As White, Shahriyar Rahmanov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shahriyar Rahmanov play as Black?
As Black, Shahriyar Rahmanov most often plays: Modern Defense (25 games, 72.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Shahriyar Rahmanov's FIDE rating?
Shahriyar Rahmanov is currently rated 2,173 in classical chess and 2,243 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Shahriyar Rahmanov played?
Our database contains 293 games by Shahriyar Rahmanov, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 65 draws, 88 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shahriyar Rahmanov?
293 games by Shahriyar Rahmanov 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.