Prepare against Yashar Shirinov
Azerbaijan · World #38,624 classical · FIDE ID 13461052
When preparing against Yashar Shirinov, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 105 games by Yashar Shirinov, covering Oct 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yashar Shirinov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yashar Shirinov 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 | 1,942 | 1,997 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,916 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,046 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 39 | 22 | 44 | 37.1% |
| As White | 53 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 52 | 19 | 8 | 25 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yashar Shirinov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yashar Shirinov's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 64.2% | 54.4% |
| e4 | 13 | 24.5% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Shirinov usually continues c4 (47.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Shirinov usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Shirinov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Shirinov usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Shirinov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Shirinov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 63.6% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 75.0% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 30.0% |
Yashar Shirinov's chess games
All 105 games by Yashar Shirinov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 39 wins, 22 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Petr Kostenko | 2,345 | Botvinnik Cup 2026 | B23 |
| Jun 2025 | Kanan Garayev | 2,337 | Shamakhi Open | E35 |
| Jun 2026 | Allahverdi Hamidov | 2,302 | Sheki Open A 2026 | C01 |
| Mar 2026 | Suat Ibrahimli | 2,160 | Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U14 | D02 |
| Nov 2025 | E Musaev | 2,088 | Shirvan Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,871 |
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,956 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,953 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,987 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,966 |
| Shamakhi Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| Shirvan Open | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,839 |
| Lankaran Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,819 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yashar Shirinov's chess games?
105 games by Yashar Shirinov, from Oct 2022 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 Yashar Shirinov has played.
What does Yashar Shirinov play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Yashar Shirinov opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yashar Shirinov answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Yashar Shirinov play as White?
As White, Yashar Shirinov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yashar Shirinov play as Black?
As Black, Yashar Shirinov most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Yashar Shirinov's FIDE rating?
Yashar Shirinov is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,997 (May 2026).
How many games has Yashar Shirinov played?
Our database contains 105 games by Yashar Shirinov, covering Oct 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 22 draws, 44 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yashar Shirinov?
105 games by Yashar Shirinov 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.