Prepare against Ulvi Sadikhov
GM · Azerbaijan · World #793 classical · FIDE ID 13401416
Our database contains 776 games by Ulvi Sadikhov, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ulvi Sadikhov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulvi Sadikhov 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 | 2,474 | 2,517 | Oct 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,458 | 2,487 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,384 | 2,384 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 776 | 359 | 246 | 171 | 46.3% |
| As White | 393 | 196 | 123 | 74 | 49.9% |
| As Black | 383 | 163 | 123 | 97 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulvi Sadikhov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulvi Sadikhov's side.
First moves as White (393 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 288 | 73.3% | 67.9% |
| c4 | 68 | 17.3% | 55.1% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 6.6% | 57.7% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.5% | 91.7% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 67.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sadikhov usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Sadikhov usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sadikhov usually continues d4 (63.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 55.1% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Sadikhov usually continues Nc3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Sadikhov usually continues g3 (56.7% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Sadikhov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 149 | 81.4% | 59.4% |
| d6 | 31 | 16.9% | 69.4% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 52.7% | 55.1% |
| d6 | 54 | 36.0% | 60.2% |
| d5 | 11 | 7.3% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.3% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Ulvi Sadikhov's chess games
All 776 games by Ulvi Sadikhov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 359 wins, 246 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 58 | 30/19/9 | 51.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 9/8/9 | 34.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 14 | 10/4/0 | 71.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 77 | 38/18/21 | 49.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 36 | 13/16/7 | 36.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 30 | 10/9/11 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Rat Defense | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Ernesto Inarkiev | 2,663 | 36th EU-Cup | A28 |
| Jul 2019 | Yaroslav Zherebukh | 2,628 | Titled Tue | C77 |
| Feb 2020 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,622 | 2nd Cappelle Rapid Open | B40 |
| May 2018 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,621 | 48th Sarajevo Bosna Open | B81 |
| May 2020 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,617 | ch-EU Online 2300+ Final | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 34 | 22 | 2,490 |
| Baku Open | 2023 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,316 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,465 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2022 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,467 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,397 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2012 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,185 |
| Silkway Cup Online | 2020 | 15 | 7 | 2,453 |
| Wch U12 | 2010 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,958 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulvi Sadikhov's chess games?
776 games by Ulvi Sadikhov, from Jul 2008 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 Ulvi Sadikhov has played.
What does Ulvi Sadikhov play on the first move as White?
Across 393 games with White in our database, Ulvi Sadikhov opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulvi Sadikhov answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Ulvi Sadikhov play as White?
As White, Ulvi Sadikhov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (58 games, 51.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 393 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulvi Sadikhov play as Black?
As Black, Ulvi Sadikhov most often plays: Sicilian (77 games, 49.4% win rate); Philidor (36 games, 36.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (30 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 383 games.
What is Ulvi Sadikhov's FIDE rating?
Ulvi Sadikhov is currently rated 2,474 in classical chess, 2,458 in rapid and 2,384 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,517 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Ulvi Sadikhov played?
Our database contains 776 games by Ulvi Sadikhov, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 359 wins, 246 draws, 171 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulvi Sadikhov?
776 games by Ulvi Sadikhov 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.