Prepare against Vasif Durarbayli
GM · Azerbaijan · World #129 classical · FIDE ID 13402935
Our database contains 4,319 games by Vasif Durarbayli, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vasif Durarbayli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasif Durarbayli 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 | 2,611 | 2,638 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,547 | 2,594 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,583 | 2,634 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,319 | 2,361 | 840 | 1,118 | 54.7% |
| As White | 2,183 | 1,302 | 366 | 515 | 59.6% |
| As Black | 2,136 | 1,059 | 474 | 603 | 49.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasif Durarbayli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasif Durarbayli's side.
First moves as White (2,181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,963 | 90.0% | 67.6% |
| d4 | 97 | 4.4% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 87 | 4.0% | 79.3% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 8 | 0.4% | 56.3% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Durarbayli usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Durarbayli usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Durarbayli usually continues d4 (68.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Durarbayli usually continues c4 (75.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Durarbayli usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Durarbayli usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (963 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 571 | 59.3% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 291 | 30.2% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 64 | 6.6% | 57.0% |
| c6 | 18 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.4% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (783 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 547 | 69.9% | 62.3% |
| d5 | 201 | 25.7% | 55.5% |
| e6 | 19 | 2.4% | 73.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 0.5% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
Vasif Durarbayli's chess games
All 4,319 games by Vasif Durarbayli in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 2,361 wins, 840 draws, 1,118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 251 | 158/35/58 | 62.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 191 | 114/30/47 | 59.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 130 | 92/17/21 | 70.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 123 | 70/17/36 | 56.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 121 | 76/13/32 | 62.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 76 | 41/12/23 | 53.9% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 67 | 19/27/21 | 28.4% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 57 | 41/8/8 | 71.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 56 | 35/12/9 | 62.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 55 | 25/23/7 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian | 286 | 144/60/82 | 50.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 154 | 73/46/35 | 47.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 134 | 58/37/39 | 43.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 105 | 61/15/29 | 58.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 86 | 40/17/29 | 46.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 85 | 46/14/25 | 54.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 81 | 52/13/16 | 64.2% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 79 | 30/24/25 | 38.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 78 | 37/20/21 | 47.4% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 62 | 36/8/18 | 58.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,839 | Titled Tue Late | A36 |
| Sep 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,798 | Julius Baer GenCup Pl/In | B33 |
| Dec 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,788 | Titled Tue Early | A09 |
| Nov 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,785 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Dec 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,771 | Wch Blitz | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,473 | 1,687 | 2,545 |
| chT-TUR | 2019 | 44 | 25.5 | 2,542 |
| Wch Blitz | 2022 | 42 | 20 | 2,548 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 39 | 27.5 | 2,657 |
| ch-AZE | 2011 | 38 | 18 | 2,474 |
| Wch Rapid | 2022 | 37 | 17.5 | 2,531 |
| Baku Open | 2013 | 28 | 16 | 2,510 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 27 | 15 | 2,434 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hikaru Nakamura (33 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (30 games) · Denis Lazavik (29 games) · Alexey Sarana (26 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (23 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (21 games) · Nijat Abasov (19 games) · Eltaj Safarli (18 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasif Durarbayli's chess games?
4,319 games by Vasif Durarbayli, from Oct 2005 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 Vasif Durarbayli has played.
What does Vasif Durarbayli play on the first move as White?
Across 2,181 games with White in our database, Vasif Durarbayli opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasif Durarbayli answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Vasif Durarbayli play as White?
As White, Vasif Durarbayli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (251 games, 62.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (191 games, 59.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (130 games, 70.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasif Durarbayli play as Black?
As Black, Vasif Durarbayli most often plays: Sicilian (286 games, 50.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (154 games, 47.4% win rate); Slav Defense (134 games, 43.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,136 games.
What is Vasif Durarbayli's FIDE rating?
Vasif Durarbayli is currently rated 2,611 in classical chess, 2,547 in rapid and 2,583 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,638 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Vasif Durarbayli played?
Our database contains 4,319 games by Vasif Durarbayli, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 2,361 wins, 840 draws, 1,118 losses (54.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasif Durarbayli?
4,319 games by Vasif Durarbayli 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.