Prepare against Umid Aslanov
FM · Azerbaijan · World #2,822 classical · FIDE ID 13412620
When preparing against Umid Aslanov, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 1,257 games by Umid Aslanov, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Umid Aslanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Umid Aslanov 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 | 2,345 | 2,368 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,173 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,079 | 2,184 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,257 | 520 | 177 | 560 | 41.4% |
| As White | 650 | 298 | 88 | 264 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 607 | 222 | 89 | 296 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Umid Aslanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Umid Aslanov's side.
First moves as White (650 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 616 | 94.8% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 26 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 0.9% | 41.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Aslanov usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Aslanov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Aslanov usually continues d4 (57.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Aslanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Aslanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g5 (4% of these games) — Aslanov usually continues Bxg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (296 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 253 | 85.5% | 47.2% |
| c6 | 23 | 7.8% | 39.1% |
| e5 | 10 | 3.4% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 174 | 88.3% | 43.1% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Umid Aslanov's chess games
All 1,257 games by Umid Aslanov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 520 wins, 177 draws, 560 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 102 | 50/12/40 | 49.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 74 | 31/8/35 | 41.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 64 | 34/8/22 | 53.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 56 | 26/11/19 | 46.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 36 | 18/3/15 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 29 | 12/4/13 | 41.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 12/1/12 | 48.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 110 | 50/15/45 | 45.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 54 | 19/9/26 | 35.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 15/5/15 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 30 | 10/5/15 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 30 | 13/2/15 | 43.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 13/3/13 | 44.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 29 | 13/4/12 | 44.8% |
| D30 | Catalan | 28 | 10/8/10 | 35.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 26 | 8/5/13 | 30.8% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 23 | 7/4/12 | 30.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,766 | Titled Tue Early | A48 |
| Dec 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,737 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Feb 2025 | D Howell | 2,668 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| May 2025 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,630 | Titled Tue Early | A13 |
| Aug 2022 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 882 | 434.5 | 2,290 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 47 | 24 | 2,304 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 12 | 3 | 2,169 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,249 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2023 | 11 | 1 | 2,185 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,360 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,456 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Umid Aslanov's chess games?
1,257 games by Umid Aslanov, from Jul 2014 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 Umid Aslanov has played.
What does Umid Aslanov play on the first move as White?
Across 650 games with White in our database, Umid Aslanov opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Umid Aslanov answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Umid Aslanov play as White?
As White, Umid Aslanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (102 games, 49.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (74 games, 41.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (64 games, 53.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 650 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Umid Aslanov play as Black?
As Black, Umid Aslanov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (110 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (54 games, 35.2% win rate); Réti Opening (35 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 607 games.
What is Umid Aslanov's FIDE rating?
Umid Aslanov is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,079 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,368 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Umid Aslanov played?
Our database contains 1,257 games by Umid Aslanov, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 520 wins, 177 draws, 560 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Umid Aslanov?
1,257 games by Umid Aslanov 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.