Prepare against Yusif Abasov

Azerbaijan · World #65,475 classical · FIDE ID 13419781

When preparing against Yusif Abasov, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 56 games by Yusif Abasov, covering Apr 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Yusif Abasov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yusif Abasov 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yusif Abasov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yusif Abasov's side.

First moves as White (29 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 63.3% score
  • …c5 (40% of these games) — Abasov usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
  • …e6 (20% of these games) — Abasov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
  • …e5 (20% of these games) — Abasov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
• 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Abasov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
  • …d5 (27% of these games) — Abasov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)

Yusif Abasov's chess games

All 56 games by Yusif Abasov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - Oct 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: 32 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Yusif Abasov's chess games?

56 games by Yusif Abasov, from Apr 2016 to Oct 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 Yusif Abasov has played.

What does Yusif Abasov play on the first move as White?

Across 29 games with White in our database, Yusif Abasov opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yusif Abasov answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Yusif Abasov play as White?

As White, Yusif Abasov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Yusif Abasov play as Black?

As Black, Yusif Abasov most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.

What is Yusif Abasov's FIDE rating?

Yusif Abasov is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Sep 2025).

How many games has Yusif Abasov played?

Our database contains 56 games by Yusif Abasov, covering Apr 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (57.1% win rate).

How do I prepare against Yusif Abasov?

56 games by Yusif Abasov 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.

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