Prepare against Yusif Ahadzade
Azerbaijan · World #57,869 classical · FIDE ID 13469282
When preparing against Yusif Ahadzade, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Yusif Ahadzade, covering Sep 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Yusif Ahadzade's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yusif Ahadzade 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 | 1,864 | 1,864 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,710 | 1,846 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,729 | 1,729 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 15 | 6 | 11 | 46.9% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 499 rated games against 339 different opponents, across 65 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 185 | 103 | 29 | 53 | 55.7% | 1,587 | 1,653 | 18 |
| Rapid | 247 | 137 | 23 | 87 | 55.5% | 1,609 | 1,651 | 19 |
| Blitz | 67 | 31 | 1 | 35 | 46.3% | 1,666 | 1,573 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 162 | 48 | 17 | 97 | 29.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 180 | 128 | 17 | 35 | 71.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 63 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 112 | 74 | 8 | 30 | 1,661 | 1,796 |
| 2025 | 258 | 142 | 30 | 86 | 1,642 | 1,678 |
| 2024 | 76 | 37 | 7 | 32 | 1,524 | 1,444 |
| 2023 | 53 | 18 | 8 | 27 | 1,328 | 1,128 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yusif Ahadzade's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yusif Ahadzade's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 76.2% | 71.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 23.8% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 71.9% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Ahadzade usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Ahadzade usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Ahadzade usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 20.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Ahadzade usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Ahadzade usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Ahadzade usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Yusif Ahadzade's chess games
All 32 games by Yusif Ahadzade in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E10 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Elkhan Hagverdiyev | 1,787 | Guba Open 2026 | Group B | C42 |
| Oct 2026 | Elchin Aliyev | 1,732 | Ganja Open 2026 | Group B | B00 |
| Oct 2026 | Nihat Veyisov | 1,604 | Ganja Open 2026 | Group B | C66 |
| Oct 2026 | Zakir Maharramov | 1,598 | Ganja Open 2026 | Group B | C41 |
| Oct 2026 | Hidayat Jarchili | 1,520 | Ganja Open 2026 | Group B | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganja Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,793 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,886 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,862 |
| Shirvan Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,596 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,982 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U12 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,506 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yusif Ahadzade's chess games?
32 games by Yusif Ahadzade, from Sep 2023 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 Ahadzade has played.
What does Yusif Ahadzade play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Yusif Ahadzade opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yusif Ahadzade answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yusif Ahadzade play as White?
As White, Yusif Ahadzade's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yusif Ahadzade play as Black?
As Black, Yusif Ahadzade most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 11 games.
What is Yusif Ahadzade's FIDE rating?
Yusif Ahadzade is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess, 1,710 in rapid and 1,729 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Yusif Ahadzade played?
Our database contains 32 games by Yusif Ahadzade, covering Sep 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yusif Ahadzade?
32 games by Yusif Ahadzade 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.