Prepare against Yusif Abasov
Azerbaijan · World #61,619 classical · FIDE ID 13419781
When preparing against Yusif Abasov, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Yusif Abasov, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 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
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,850 | 1,902 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,931 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,886 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 19 | 3 | 13 | 54.3% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 61.1% |
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 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 52.9% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Abasov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Abasov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Abasov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Abasov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Abasov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Yusif Abasov's chess games
All 35 games by Yusif Abasov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 19 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Ahmed Huseynov | 2,053 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | A45 |
| Jul 2025 | Kanan Isbatov | 2,012 | Guba Open | B23 |
| Jul 2025 | Nellija Maklakova | 1,890 | Guba Open | A05 |
| Jul 2025 | Krisjanis Lazars | 1,869 | Guba Open | C02 |
| Feb 2023 | Eljan Abdulkarimli | 1,838 | Guba Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guba Open | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| 26th ch-EU U08 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,408 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,090 |
| ch-EU School U09 | 2017 | 5 | 4 | 1,768 |
| 28th ch-EU U10 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,435 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yusif Abasov's chess games?
35 games by Yusif Abasov, from Apr 2016 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 Yusif Abasov has played.
What does Yusif Abasov play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Yusif Abasov opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yusif Abasov answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (27% 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: Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 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 (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Yusif Abasov's FIDE rating?
Yusif Abasov is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Yusif Abasov played?
Our database contains 35 games by Yusif Abasov, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses (54.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yusif Abasov?
35 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.