Prepare against Shamsi Garakhanov
FM · Azerbaijan · World #4,986 classical · FIDE ID 13449214
When preparing against Shamsi Garakhanov, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 147 games by Shamsi Garakhanov, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shamsi Garakhanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shamsi Garakhanov 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 | 2,274 | 2,316 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,093 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 2,020 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 64 | 37 | 46 | 43.5% |
| As White | 74 | 34 | 21 | 19 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 73 | 30 | 16 | 27 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shamsi Garakhanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shamsi Garakhanov's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 56.8% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 30 | 40.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Garakhanov usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Garakhanov usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Garakhanov usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Garakhanov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Garakhanov usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 91.1% | 53.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 100.0% | 52.3% |
Shamsi Garakhanov's chess games
All 147 games by Shamsi Garakhanov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 64 wins, 37 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Nijat Abasov | 2,593 | 80th ch-AZE | A05 |
| Aug 2026 | Jose Gabriel Cardoso Cardoso | 2,518 | 24th Spilimbergo Open | B90 |
| May 2026 | Konstantine Shanava | 2,446 | Fuad Jafarov Mem IM 2026 | B61 |
| Aug 2026 | Kevin Noboa Silva | 2,403 | 24th Spilimbergo Open | C11 |
| Jul 2026 | Moritz Weishaeutel | 2,402 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,211 |
| Wch U10 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,636 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,297 |
| Baku Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,344 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U14 | 2026 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,253 |
| Fuad Jafarov Mem IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,230 |
| 27th Olomouc B1 IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,463 |
| Sheki Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shamsi Garakhanov's chess games?
147 games by Shamsi Garakhanov, from Aug 2021 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 Shamsi Garakhanov has played.
What does Shamsi Garakhanov play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Shamsi Garakhanov opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shamsi Garakhanov answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Shamsi Garakhanov play as White?
As White, Shamsi Garakhanov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shamsi Garakhanov play as Black?
As Black, Shamsi Garakhanov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Shamsi Garakhanov's FIDE rating?
Shamsi Garakhanov is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (May 2026).
How many games has Shamsi Garakhanov played?
Our database contains 147 games by Shamsi Garakhanov, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 37 draws, 46 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shamsi Garakhanov?
147 games by Shamsi Garakhanov 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.