Prepare against Suleyman Suleymanli
FM · Azerbaijan · World #1,495 classical · FIDE ID 13416375
When preparing against Suleyman Suleymanli, expect 1.Nf3 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Advance Variation as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 768 games by Suleyman Suleymanli, covering Nov 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Suleyman Suleymanli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Suleyman Suleymanli 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 | 2,412 | 2,414 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,257 | 2,260 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,322 | 2,345 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 768 | 347 | 167 | 254 | 45.2% |
| As White | 391 | 185 | 89 | 117 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 377 | 162 | 78 | 137 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Suleyman Suleymanli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Suleyman Suleymanli's side.
First moves as White (391 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 315 | 80.6% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 56 | 14.3% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 19 | 4.9% | 73.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 81% of White games, 57.5% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Suleymanli usually continues g3 (56.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Suleymanli usually continues g3 (61.8% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Suleymanli usually continues c4 (23.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Suleymanli usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Suleymanli usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Suleymanli usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 159 | 90.3% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 16 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 80 | 68.4% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 34 | 29.1% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Suleyman Suleymanli's chess games
All 768 games by Suleyman Suleymanli in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 347 wins, 167 draws, 254 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 128 | 61/25/42 | 47.7% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 59 | 29/15/15 | 49.2% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 32 | 15/10/7 | 46.9% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 5/5/11 | 23.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 47 | 23/16/8 | 48.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 47 | 15/14/18 | 31.9% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 38 | 18/4/16 | 47.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 5/7/10 | 22.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 12/2/5 | 63.2% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | 2,686 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | E49 |
| Jun 2025 | Shant Sargsyan | 2,669 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Mar 2025 | Frederik Svane | 2,654 | Titled Tue Early | E62 |
| Jul 2024 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,643 | Titled Tue Early | A37 |
| Jun 2026 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,634 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 394 | 226 | 2,390 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 22 | 8 | 2,298 |
| AZE-GEO U16 Team Battle | 2020 | 14 | 12 | 2,303 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 9 | 2,110 |
| 19th ch-EU | 2018 | 11 | 3 | 2,016 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,456 |
| Wch U10 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 1,741 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,481 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Suleyman Suleymanli's chess games?
768 games by Suleyman Suleymanli, from Nov 2014 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 Suleyman Suleymanli has played.
What does Suleyman Suleymanli play on the first move as White?
Across 391 games with White in our database, Suleyman Suleymanli opens with 1.Nf3 (81% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Suleyman Suleymanli answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Suleyman Suleymanli play as White?
As White, Suleyman Suleymanli's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (128 games, 47.7% win rate); Indian Defense (59 games, 49.2% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (32 games, 46.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 391 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Suleyman Suleymanli play as Black?
As Black, Suleyman Suleymanli most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (47 games, 48.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (47 games, 31.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (38 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 377 games.
What is Suleyman Suleymanli's FIDE rating?
Suleyman Suleymanli is currently rated 2,412 in classical chess, 2,257 in rapid and 2,322 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Suleyman Suleymanli played?
Our database contains 768 games by Suleyman Suleymanli, covering Nov 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 347 wins, 167 draws, 254 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Suleyman Suleymanli?
768 games by Suleyman Suleymanli 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.