Prepare against Vusal Ahmadov
Azerbaijan · World #60,726 classical · FIDE ID 13403435
When preparing against Vusal Ahmadov, expect 1.c4 in 30% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Vusal Ahmadov, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vusal Ahmadov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vusal Ahmadov 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 | 1,853 | 2,111 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,809 | 1,858 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 2,024 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 13 | 7 | 19 | 33.3% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vusal Ahmadov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vusal Ahmadov's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 6 | 30.0% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 25.0% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 20.0% | 87.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 15.0% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ahmadov usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ahmadov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Ahmadov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Ahmadov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Ahmadov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Ahmadov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Vusal Ahmadov's chess games
All 39 games by Vusal Ahmadov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Anar Baghishov | 1,880 | Sheki Open 2026 | Group B | A14 |
| Jul 2026 | Ayyub Zakiyev | 1,824 | Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | B40 |
| Feb 2009 | Yan-Martin Raondi | 1,702 | Moscow Open B | A26 |
| Jul 2026 | Rufat Salimli | 1,670 | Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | A46 |
| Jun 2026 | Huseyn Savalanli | 1,653 | Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow Open B | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,480 |
| Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,956 |
| Guba Open | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,746 |
| Sheki Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,903 |
| 2nd Baku President's Cup | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,991 |
| 24th Troya Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,946 |
| Tbilisi Municipality Cup | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 2,063 |
| 14th Kesan Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vusal Ahmadov's chess games?
39 games by Vusal Ahmadov, from Jul 2006 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 Vusal Ahmadov has played.
What does Vusal Ahmadov play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Vusal Ahmadov opens with 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vusal Ahmadov answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vusal Ahmadov play as White?
As White, Vusal Ahmadov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vusal Ahmadov play as Black?
As Black, Vusal Ahmadov most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Vusal Ahmadov's FIDE rating?
Vusal Ahmadov is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,809 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Vusal Ahmadov played?
Our database contains 39 games by Vusal Ahmadov, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vusal Ahmadov?
39 games by Vusal Ahmadov 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.