Prepare against Vugar Manafov
IM · Azerbaijan · World #1,044 classical · FIDE ID 13410814
When preparing against Vugar Manafov, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 975 games by Vugar Manafov, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vugar Manafov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vugar Manafov 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 | 2,448 | 2,448 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,400 | 2,422 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,364 | 2,435 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 975 | 453 | 240 | 282 | 46.5% |
| As White | 488 | 253 | 116 | 119 | 51.8% |
| As Black | 487 | 200 | 124 | 163 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vugar Manafov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vugar Manafov's side.
First moves as White (488 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 280 | 57.4% | 63.0% |
| Nf3 | 185 | 37.9% | 63.8% |
| e4 | 9 | 1.8% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.6% | 68.8% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| d3 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Manafov usually continues c4 (60.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Manafov usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Manafov usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Manafov usually continues g3 (67.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Manafov usually continues g3 (62.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Manafov usually continues g3 (46.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 125 | 53.9% | 58.0% |
| c5 | 85 | 36.6% | 50.6% |
| c6 | 13 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 155 | 88.1% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 15 | 8.5% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Vugar Manafov's chess games
All 975 games by Vugar Manafov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - Sep 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: 453 wins, 240 draws, 282 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 97 | 59/14/24 | 60.8% |
| A45 | London System | 58 | 30/17/11 | 51.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 52 | 21/18/13 | 40.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 30 | 19/2/9 | 63.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 29 | 17/9/3 | 58.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 13/3/6 | 59.1% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 18 | 13/1/4 | 72.2% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 125 | 58/29/38 | 46.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 75 | 27/24/24 | 36.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 45 | 20/9/16 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 8/10/12 | 26.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,727 | Titled Tue | E11 |
| Jan 2021 | Evgeny Tomashevsky | 2,706 | Titled Tue | A26 |
| Dec 2022 | Nijat Abasov | 2,643 | ch-AZE Blitz | E04 |
| Aug 2018 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,637 | 8th Riga Tech Open | E11 |
| Aug 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,636 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 294 | 181.5 | 2,462 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,356 |
| AZE-GEO U16 Team Battle | 2020 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,166 |
| AZE-UKR U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 17 | 13.5 | 2,481 |
| AZE-TUR U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,411 |
| RUS-AZE U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,405 |
| World Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,502 |
| World Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 6 | 2,552 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Murad Ibrahimli (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vugar Manafov's chess games?
975 games by Vugar Manafov, from Jun 2013 to Sep 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 Vugar Manafov has played.
What does Vugar Manafov play on the first move as White?
Across 488 games with White in our database, Vugar Manafov opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vugar Manafov answers 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Vugar Manafov play as White?
As White, Vugar Manafov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (97 games, 60.8% win rate); London System (58 games, 51.7% win rate); Indian Defense (52 games, 40.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 488 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vugar Manafov play as Black?
As Black, Vugar Manafov most often plays: Alekhine Defense (125 games, 46.4% win rate); Sicilian (75 games, 36.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (45 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 487 games.
What is Vugar Manafov's FIDE rating?
Vugar Manafov is currently rated 2,448 in classical chess, 2,400 in rapid and 2,364 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,448 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Vugar Manafov played?
Our database contains 975 games by Vugar Manafov, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 453 wins, 240 draws, 282 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vugar Manafov?
975 games by Vugar Manafov 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.