Prepare against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM · Azerbaijan · World #22 classical · FIDE ID 13401319
When preparing against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 25.0% over 88 games.
Our database contains 5,364 games by Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shakhriyar Mamedyarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shakhriyar Mamedyarov 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 | 2,720 | 2,820 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,694 | 2,833 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,627 | 2,866 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5,364 | 2,243 | 1,994 | 1,126 | 41.8% |
| As White | 2,749 | 1,279 | 996 | 474 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 2,615 | 964 | 998 | 652 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shakhriyar Mamedyarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shakhriyar Mamedyarov's side.
First moves as White (2,749 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 2,155 | 78.4% | 64.8% |
| c4 | 204 | 7.4% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 198 | 7.2% | 66.4% |
| Nf3 | 139 | 5.1% | 65.5% |
| b3 | 26 | 0.9% | 48.1% |
| g3 | 11 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Mamedyarov usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Mamedyarov usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Mamedyarov usually continues c4 (74.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 65.4% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Mamedyarov usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Mamedyarov usually continues Nc3 (72.6% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Mamedyarov usually continues Nc3 (71.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,288 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 760 | 59.0% | 55.2% |
| c5 | 175 | 13.6% | 56.6% |
| c6 | 158 | 12.3% | 59.2% |
| d6 | 64 | 5.0% | 60.2% |
| d5 | 55 | 4.3% | 69.1% |
| Nf6 | 41 | 3.2% | 70.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (843 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 492 | 58.4% | 56.1% |
| d5 | 256 | 30.4% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 37 | 4.4% | 60.8% |
| d6 | 27 | 3.2% | 75.9% |
| e6 | 15 | 1.8% | 46.7% |
| f5 | 9 | 1.1% | 83.3% |
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov's chess games
All 5,364 games by Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 2,243 wins, 1,994 draws, 1,126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 526 | 237/201/88 | 45.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 330 | 149/122/59 | 45.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 142 | 56/62/24 | 39.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 124 | 67/33/24 | 54.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 115 | 60/40/15 | 52.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 103 | 41/50/12 | 39.8% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 94 | 44/37/13 | 46.8% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 90 | 41/37/12 | 45.6% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 89 | 31/37/21 | 34.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 72 | 34/25/13 | 47.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 141 | 52/53/36 | 36.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 118 | 47/47/24 | 39.8% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 102 | 27/53/22 | 26.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 98 | 35/33/30 | 35.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 88 | 22/42/24 | 25.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 81 | 31/30/20 | 38.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 80 | 23/41/16 | 28.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 79 | 30/35/14 | 38.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 70 | 20/36/14 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 68 | 21/22/25 | 30.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,864 | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid | D94 |
| Mar 2014 | Levon Aronian | 2,830 | Candidates Tournament | E20 |
| Apr 2017 | Wesley So | 2,822 | 4th Gashimov Memorial | C45 |
| Nov 2019 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,822 | Bucharest Superbet blitz | C77 |
| Oct 2006 | Veselin Topalov | 2,813 | 10th Hoogeveen Essent Crown | D47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 462 | 343.5 | 2,651 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 158 | 100 | 2,765 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 147 | 88.5 | 2,726 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2025 | 99 | 57.5 | 2,686 |
| Beijing Sportaccord Blitz | 2014 | 82 | 47.5 | 2,800 |
| Saint Louis Blitz | 2022 | 72 | 33.5 | 2,736 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 70 | 45.5 | 2,675 |
| Meltwater Tour Final | 2022 | 65 | 25.5 | 2,674 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Anish Giri (103 games) · Levon Aronian (103 games) · Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (100 games) · Wesley So (100 games) · Magnus Carlsen (96 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (91 games) · Alexander Grischuk (86 games) · Fabiano Caruana (79 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shakhriyar Mamedyarov's chess games?
5,364 games by Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, from Apr 2003 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 Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has played.
What does Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play on the first move as White?
Across 2,749 games with White in our database, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play as White?
As White, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (526 games, 45.1% win rate); Slav Defense (330 games, 45.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (142 games, 39.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,749 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play as Black?
As Black, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov most often plays: Indian Defense (141 games, 36.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (118 games, 39.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (102 games, 26.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,615 games.
What is Shakhriyar Mamedyarov's FIDE rating?
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov is currently rated 2,720 in classical chess, 2,694 in rapid and 2,627 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,820 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played?
Our database contains 5,364 games by Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,243 wins, 1,994 draws, 1,126 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
5,364 games by Shakhriyar Mamedyarov 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.