Prepare against Yusif Gadirov
Azerbaijan · World #64,302 classical · FIDE ID 13455400
When preparing against Yusif Gadirov, expect 1.Nf3 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 33 games by Yusif Gadirov, covering Feb 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Yusif Gadirov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yusif Gadirov 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 | 1,841 | 1,849 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,564 | 1,564 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,721 | 1,721 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 45.5% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 55.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 245 rated games against 193 different opponents, across 29 events in 2 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 | 188 | 107 | 35 | 46 | 56.9% | 1,502 | 1,559 | 23 |
| Rapid | 28 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 50.0% | 1,669 | 1,555 | 3 |
| Blitz | 29 | 15 | 2 | 12 | 51.7% | 1,824 | 1,839 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 97 | 27 | 20 | 50 | 27.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 72 | 49 | 14 | 9 | 68.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 24 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 1,713 | 1,800 |
| 2025 | 86 | 48 | 13 | 25 | 1,668 | 1,716 |
| 2024 | 68 | 40 | 12 | 16 | 1,658 | 1,720 |
| 2023 | 49 | 26 | 8 | 15 | 1,202 | 1,141 |
| 2022 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 1,158 | 1,025 |
Where Yusif Gadirov has played
Azerbaijan (27) · Czechia (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yusif Gadirov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yusif Gadirov's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 6 | 40.0% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 26.7% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Gadirov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Gadirov usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Gadirov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Gadirov usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Gadirov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 83.3% |
Yusif Gadirov's chess games
All 33 games by Yusif Gadirov in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Fariz Ahmadov | 2,133 | Shirvan Open 2026 | Group A | E00 |
| Oct 2026 | Yusif Ahadzade | 1,864 | Shirvan Open 2026 | Group A | A08 |
| Mar 2026 | Ayyub Zakiyev | 1,829 | Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U12 | D31 |
| Jul 2026 | Emin Ismayilov | 1,829 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | B22 |
| Jul 2026 | Elchin Aliyev | 1,660 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,760 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,715 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,884 |
| Shirvan Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 4 | 4 | 2,398 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U12 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,775 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,665 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yusif Gadirov's chess games?
33 games by Yusif Gadirov, from Feb 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 Gadirov has played.
What does Yusif Gadirov play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Yusif Gadirov opens with 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yusif Gadirov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Yusif Gadirov play as White?
As White, Yusif Gadirov's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yusif Gadirov play as Black?
As Black, Yusif Gadirov most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Yusif Gadirov's FIDE rating?
Yusif Gadirov is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,564 in rapid and 1,721 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,849 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Yusif Gadirov played?
Our database contains 33 games by Yusif Gadirov, covering Feb 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yusif Gadirov?
33 games by Yusif Gadirov 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.