Prepare against Yusif Rauf Guliyev
Azerbaijan · World #74,025 classical · FIDE ID 13477935
When preparing against Yusif Rauf Guliyev, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Yusif Rauf Guliyev, covering Feb 2025 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yusif Rauf Guliyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yusif Rauf Guliyev 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 | 1,808 | 1,808 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,781 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,750 | 1,750 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yusif Rauf Guliyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yusif Rauf Guliyev's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 94.4% | 64.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Guliyev usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Guliyev usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Guliyev usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Guliyev usually continues d4 (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 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 81.3% |
Yusif Rauf Guliyev's chess games
All 36 games by Yusif Rauf Guliyev in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2025 - 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Kamran Babayev | 1,978 | Lankaran Open 2026 | Rapid | A05 |
| Jul 2026 | Sahil Mehraliyev | 1,931 | Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | B98 |
| Jul 2026 | Abdulov,Q | 1,872 | Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | A52 |
| Jul 2026 | Eldar Aghajanov | 1,860 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | E58 |
| Jul 2026 | Nargiz Maharramli | 1,613 | Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,950 |
| Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 1,819 |
| Lankaran Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,975 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,736 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,989 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U12 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,461 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yusif Rauf Guliyev's chess games?
36 games by Yusif Rauf Guliyev, from Feb 2025 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 Rauf Guliyev has played.
What does Yusif Rauf Guliyev play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Yusif Rauf Guliyev opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yusif Rauf Guliyev answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yusif Rauf Guliyev play as White?
As White, Yusif Rauf Guliyev's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yusif Rauf Guliyev play as Black?
As Black, Yusif Rauf Guliyev most often plays: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Yusif Rauf Guliyev's FIDE rating?
Yusif Rauf Guliyev is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,750 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,808 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Yusif Rauf Guliyev played?
Our database contains 36 games by Yusif Rauf Guliyev, covering Feb 2025 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 8 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yusif Rauf Guliyev?
36 games by Yusif Rauf Guliyev 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.