Prepare against Yusif Mustafazade
Azerbaijan · World #57,407 classical · FIDE ID 13435477
When preparing against Yusif Mustafazade, expect 1.Nf3 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 39 games by Yusif Mustafazade, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yusif Mustafazade's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yusif Mustafazade 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 | 1,865 | 1,903 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,965 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,004 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 17 | 8 | 14 | 43.6% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yusif Mustafazade's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yusif Mustafazade's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 73.7% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 26.3% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 74% of White games, 46.4% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Mustafazade usually continues b3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Mustafazade usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (21% of these games) — Mustafazade usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Mustafazade usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Mustafazade usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
Yusif Mustafazade's chess games
All 39 games by Yusif Mustafazade in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 17 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Mahish Abdullaev | 2,302 | Chessbattle Summer Cup | Rapid | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Mahammad Kazimzade | 1,890 | Chessbattle Summer Cup | Blitz | A50 |
| Jun 2025 | Ramazan Sharifov | 1,819 | Sheki Open A | D00 |
| Aug 2026 | Tural Mammadzada | 1,781 | Chessbattle Summer Cup | Blitz | A06 |
| Aug 2026 | Ismayil Mammadli | 1,712 | Chessbattle Summer Cup | Blitz | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,850 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1,852 |
| Sheki Open A | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,905 |
| Chessbattle Summer Cup | Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,864 |
| Chessbattle Summer Cup | Rapid | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yusif Mustafazade's chess games?
39 games by Yusif Mustafazade, from Jun 2018 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 Mustafazade has played.
What does Yusif Mustafazade play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Yusif Mustafazade opens with 1.Nf3 (74% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yusif Mustafazade answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Yusif Mustafazade play as White?
As White, Yusif Mustafazade's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yusif Mustafazade play as Black?
As Black, Yusif Mustafazade most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Yusif Mustafazade's FIDE rating?
Yusif Mustafazade is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (May 2025).
How many games has Yusif Mustafazade played?
Our database contains 39 games by Yusif Mustafazade, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yusif Mustafazade?
39 games by Yusif Mustafazade 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.