Prepare against Teymur Soltanov
Azerbaijan · World #27,107 classical · FIDE ID 34446044
When preparing against Teymur Soltanov, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 53 games by Teymur Soltanov, covering Jun 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Teymur Soltanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Teymur Soltanov 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 | 2,004 | 2,005 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,920 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,787 | 1,875 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 35.8% |
| As White | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Teymur Soltanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Teymur Soltanov's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 62.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Soltanov usually continues c4 (70.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Soltanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 91.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Teymur Soltanov's chess games
All 53 games by Teymur Soltanov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 19 wins, 19 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Kanan Isbatov | 2,138 | Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U16 | D02 |
| Nov 2025 | Saadat Bashirli | 2,034 | Shirvan Open | A61 |
| Mar 2026 | Elchin Shakaraliyev | 1,918 | Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U16 | E73 |
| Jul 2025 | Ayan Huseynli | 1,891 | Guba Open | D31 |
| Jul 2026 | Shirinov,Kanan | 1,875 | Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,035 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,001 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,887 |
| Guba Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,887 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U16 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,950 |
| Shirvan Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,932 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Teymur Soltanov's chess games?
53 games by Teymur Soltanov, from Jun 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 Teymur Soltanov has played.
What does Teymur Soltanov play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Teymur Soltanov opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Teymur Soltanov answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Teymur Soltanov play as White?
As White, Teymur Soltanov's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Teymur Soltanov play as Black?
As Black, Teymur Soltanov most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Teymur Soltanov's FIDE rating?
Teymur Soltanov is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,787 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Teymur Soltanov played?
Our database contains 53 games by Teymur Soltanov, covering Jun 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 19 draws, 15 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Teymur Soltanov?
53 games by Teymur Soltanov 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.