Prepare against Yasin Azimov
CM · Azerbaijan · World #10,627 classical · FIDE ID 13453424
When preparing against Yasin Azimov, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 64 games by Yasin Azimov, covering Jul 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yasin Azimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yasin Azimov 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 | 2,161 | 2,161 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,056 | 2,056 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,058 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 27 | 17 | 20 | 42.2% |
| As White | 35 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 54.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yasin Azimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yasin Azimov's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 77.1% | 70.4% |
| e4 | 7 | 20.0% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 70.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Azimov usually continues c4 (76.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Azimov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Azimov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Azimov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Azimov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Azimov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 87.5% | 46.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Yasin Azimov's chess games
All 64 games by Yasin Azimov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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: 27 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Mahdi Nikookar | 2,305 | 9th Golden Apricot 2026 | E06 |
| Aug 2026 | Vahid Khalesi | 2,226 | 9th Golden Apricot 2026 | E04 |
| Jan 2025 | F Akhmedov | 2,224 | ch-AZE First League | E62 |
| Aug 2026 | Handszar Odeev | 2,203 | 9th Golden Apricot 2026 | E60 |
| Jan 2025 | E Musaev | 2,163 | ch-AZE First League | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,039 |
| ch-AZE First League | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,027 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U12 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,932 |
| 9th Golden Apricot 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,320 |
| GEO World Cup-B U10 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,823 |
| ch-EU U08 30th | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,574 |
| 10th Cubuk Open | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,161 |
| GEO World Cup Final U10 | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,638 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yasin Azimov's chess games?
64 games by Yasin Azimov, from Jul 2021 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 Yasin Azimov has played.
What does Yasin Azimov play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Yasin Azimov opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yasin Azimov answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Yasin Azimov play as White?
As White, Yasin Azimov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (13 games, 53.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yasin Azimov play as Black?
As Black, Yasin Azimov most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Yasin Azimov's FIDE rating?
Yasin Azimov is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 2,056 in rapid and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Yasin Azimov played?
Our database contains 64 games by Yasin Azimov, covering Jul 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yasin Azimov?
64 games by Yasin Azimov 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.