Prepare against Suat Ibrahimli
Azerbaijan · World #9,168 classical · FIDE ID 13441906
When preparing against Suat Ibrahimli, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 144 games by Suat Ibrahimli, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Suat Ibrahimli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Suat Ibrahimli 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 | 2,184 | 2,250 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,120 | 2,120 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,102 | 2,102 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 69 | 30 | 45 | 47.9% |
| As White | 71 | 34 | 19 | 18 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 73 | 35 | 11 | 27 | 47.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Suat Ibrahimli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Suat Ibrahimli's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 39.4% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 28.2% | 67.5% |
| c4 | 12 | 16.9% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 15.5% | 68.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Ibrahimli usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ibrahimli usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 67.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ibrahimli usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ibrahimli usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Ibrahimli usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 100.0% | 48.2% |
Suat Ibrahimli's chess games
All 144 games by Suat Ibrahimli in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 69 wins, 30 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D75 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E00 | Catalan | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Khazar Babazada | 2,489 | Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | B92 |
| Sep 2026 | Shahin Valiyev | 2,366 | Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | E11 |
| Aug 2026 | Erzhan Zhakshylykov | 2,352 | Botvinnik Cup 2026 | A33 |
| Aug 2026 | Levon Babujian | 2,327 | Botvinnik Cup 2026 | B90 |
| Jan 2025 | Agil Israilov | 2,280 | ch-AZE First League | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AZE First League | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,198 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,264 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,945 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,223 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U14 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,031 |
| Chessbattle Summer Cup | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,115 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Suat Ibrahimli's chess games?
144 games by Suat Ibrahimli, from Feb 2020 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 Suat Ibrahimli has played.
What does Suat Ibrahimli play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Suat Ibrahimli opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Suat Ibrahimli answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Suat Ibrahimli play as White?
As White, Suat Ibrahimli's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (12 games, 58.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Suat Ibrahimli play as Black?
As Black, Suat Ibrahimli most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 71.4% win rate); London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Suat Ibrahimli's FIDE rating?
Suat Ibrahimli is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,120 in rapid and 2,102 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Suat Ibrahimli played?
Our database contains 144 games by Suat Ibrahimli, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 30 draws, 45 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Suat Ibrahimli?
144 games by Suat Ibrahimli 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.