Prepare against Urfan Sevdimaliyev
GM · Azerbaijan · World #4,564 classical · FIDE ID 13402463
Our database contains 624 games by Urfan Sevdimaliyev, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Urfan Sevdimaliyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Urfan Sevdimaliyev 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 | 2,286 | 2,503 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,286 | 2,411 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,243 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 624 | 190 | 251 | 183 | 30.4% |
| As White | 314 | 99 | 122 | 93 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 310 | 91 | 129 | 90 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Urfan Sevdimaliyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Urfan Sevdimaliyev's side.
First moves as White (314 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 185 | 58.9% | 46.5% |
| d4 | 108 | 34.4% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 12 | 3.8% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.6% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 46.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Sevdimaliyev usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sevdimaliyev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Sevdimaliyev usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Sevdimaliyev usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Sevdimaliyev usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Sevdimaliyev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 62.3% | 46.5% |
| e6 | 19 | 11.9% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 10.7% | 61.8% |
| e5 | 15 | 9.4% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.1% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 49.5% | 69.4% |
| d5 | 34 | 34.3% | 51.5% |
| d6 | 9 | 9.1% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.1% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Urfan Sevdimaliyev's chess games
All 624 games by Urfan Sevdimaliyev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Jul 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: 190 wins, 251 draws, 183 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 35 | 12/12/11 | 34.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 33 | 15/11/7 | 45.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 27 | 10/13/4 | 37.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 6/4/13 | 26.1% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 11 | 0/9/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 28 | 13/9/6 | 46.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,549 | Rustavi 10 | D76 |
| Jan 2012 | Vugar Rasulov | 2,537 | 20th Fajr Open | B36 |
| Jun 2014 | Tornike Sanikidze | 2,514 | Rustavi 06 | E84 |
| Feb 2014 | Asghar Golizadeh | 2,508 | 12th Rasht Khazar Open | A31 |
| May 2019 | Eldar Gasanov | 2,506 | Nakhchivan Open | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakhchivan Open | 2019 | 47 | 19.5 | 2,309 |
| Moscow ACF Botvinnik Memorial | 2018 | 28 | 17 | 1,984 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 22 | 15 | 2,216 |
| Baku Jafarov Memorial | 2019 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,330 |
| Baku Open | 2018 | 17 | 7 | 2,278 |
| Suvorov | 2012 | 15 | 6 | 2,329 |
| chT2-TUR | 2016 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,249 |
| Donskoj | 2012 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,399 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Urfan Sevdimaliyev's chess games?
624 games by Urfan Sevdimaliyev, from Oct 2003 to Jul 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 Urfan Sevdimaliyev has played.
What does Urfan Sevdimaliyev play on the first move as White?
Across 314 games with White in our database, Urfan Sevdimaliyev opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Urfan Sevdimaliyev answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Urfan Sevdimaliyev play as White?
As White, Urfan Sevdimaliyev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Torre Attack (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 314 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Urfan Sevdimaliyev play as Black?
As Black, Urfan Sevdimaliyev most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (20 games, 35.0% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 310 games.
What is Urfan Sevdimaliyev's FIDE rating?
Urfan Sevdimaliyev is currently rated 2,286 in classical chess, 2,286 in rapid and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,503 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Urfan Sevdimaliyev played?
Our database contains 624 games by Urfan Sevdimaliyev, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 190 wins, 251 draws, 183 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Urfan Sevdimaliyev?
624 games by Urfan Sevdimaliyev 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.