Prepare against Vafa Mammadov
Poland · World #31,469 classical · FIDE ID 13402536
When preparing against Vafa Mammadov, expect 1.c4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (40%).
Our database contains 76 games by Vafa Mammadov, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vafa Mammadov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vafa Mammadov 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 | 1,977 | 2,189 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,055 | 2,139 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 2,140 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 34.2% |
| As White | 38 | 17 | 6 | 15 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 38 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vafa Mammadov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vafa Mammadov's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 23 | 60.5% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 18.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 15.8% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 61% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Mammadov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Mammadov usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Mammadov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (86% of these games) — Mammadov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Mammadov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 85.0% | 58.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Vafa Mammadov's chess games
All 76 games by Vafa Mammadov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 26 wins, 22 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A32 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Roman Dabek | 2,387 | POL-chT 1st League | A12 |
| Sep 2009 | Artur Niemiec | 2,231 | POL-chT 2nd League | A26 |
| Dec 2017 | Pawel Flak | 2,193 | 36th Bialystok Zamenhof Memorial B | A34 |
| Dec 2017 | Witoslaw Walkusz | 2,191 | 36th Bialystok Zamenhof Memorial B | A86 |
| Dec 2017 | Sergej Shilov | 2,153 | 36th Bialystok Zamenhof Memorial B | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36th Bialystok Zamenhof Memorial B | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,114 |
| Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Seniorów 2026 - grupa 50+ | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,991 |
| 35th Bialystok Zamenhof Mem | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,031 |
| 1st Suwalki Warakomska Memorial B | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,866 |
| Lomza Open | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 1,954 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,163 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2003 | 9 | 2 | 2,187 |
| Memorial Tadeusz Sadowski | 2011 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,118 |
Interactive opening tree from all 76 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vafa Mammadov's chess games?
76 games by Vafa Mammadov, from Jan 2004 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 Vafa Mammadov has played.
What does Vafa Mammadov play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Vafa Mammadov opens with 1.c4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vafa Mammadov answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Vafa Mammadov play as White?
As White, Vafa Mammadov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vafa Mammadov play as Black?
As Black, Vafa Mammadov most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Vafa Mammadov's FIDE rating?
Vafa Mammadov is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 2,055 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Vafa Mammadov played?
Our database contains 76 games by Vafa Mammadov, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 22 draws, 28 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vafa Mammadov?
76 games by Vafa Mammadov 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.