Prepare against Shiroghlan Talibov
IM · Azerbaijan · World #927 classical · FIDE ID 13429078
When preparing against Shiroghlan Talibov, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 1,045 games by Shiroghlan Talibov, covering Mar 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shiroghlan Talibov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shiroghlan Talibov 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 | 2,459 | 2,482 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,343 | 2,347 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,422 | 2,422 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,045 | 490 | 279 | 276 | 46.9% |
| As White | 521 | 275 | 124 | 122 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 524 | 215 | 155 | 154 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shiroghlan Talibov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shiroghlan Talibov's side.
First moves as White (520 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 246 | 47.3% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 108 | 20.8% | 71.8% |
| c4 | 108 | 20.8% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 45 | 8.7% | 74.4% |
| a3 | 7 | 1.3% | 85.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Talibov usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Talibov usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Talibov usually continues d4 (65.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 71.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Talibov usually continues c4 (72.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Talibov usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Talibov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 140 | 53.6% | 59.3% |
| c6 | 37 | 14.2% | 58.1% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 11.9% | 61.3% |
| e6 | 23 | 8.8% | 39.1% |
| e5 | 19 | 7.3% | 39.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 119 | 69.2% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 33 | 19.2% | 48.5% |
| g6 | 12 | 7.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.9% | 90.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Shiroghlan Talibov's chess games
All 1,045 games by Shiroghlan Talibov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 490 wins, 279 draws, 276 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 49 | 23/9/17 | 46.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 40 | 25/7/8 | 62.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 36 | 13/7/16 | 36.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 23 | 14/6/3 | 60.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 11/10/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 21 | 11/7/3 | 52.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 12/2/2 | 75.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 51 | 22/19/10 | 43.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 18/12/8 | 47.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 35 | 16/8/11 | 45.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 30 | 16/6/8 | 53.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,780 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Nov 2022 | Pentala Harikrishna | 2,715 | Speed Chess Q2 | B47 |
| Jan 2023 | Daniil Dubov | 2,708 | Titled Tue Late | A46 |
| Dec 2022 | Vincent Keymer | 2,696 | Titled Tue Late | A17 |
| Jun 2024 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,685 | Titled Tue Early | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 458 | 297 | 2,504 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,360 |
| Baku Jafarov Memorial | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,422 |
| AZE-TUR U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,387 |
| AZE-BLR U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 16 | 9 | 2,256 |
| AZE-KAZ U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 15 | 11 | 2,127 |
| ch-EU Schools U15 | 2021 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,029 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,615 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shiroghlan Talibov's chess games?
1,045 games by Shiroghlan Talibov, from Mar 2017 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 Shiroghlan Talibov has played.
What does Shiroghlan Talibov play on the first move as White?
Across 520 games with White in our database, Shiroghlan Talibov opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shiroghlan Talibov answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Shiroghlan Talibov play as White?
As White, Shiroghlan Talibov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (49 games, 46.9% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (36 games, 36.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 521 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shiroghlan Talibov play as Black?
As Black, Shiroghlan Talibov most often plays: Sicilian (51 games, 43.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (38 games, 47.4% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 45.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 524 games.
What is Shiroghlan Talibov's FIDE rating?
Shiroghlan Talibov is currently rated 2,459 in classical chess, 2,343 in rapid and 2,422 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,482 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Shiroghlan Talibov played?
Our database contains 1,045 games by Shiroghlan Talibov, covering Mar 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 490 wins, 279 draws, 276 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shiroghlan Talibov?
1,045 games by Shiroghlan Talibov 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.