Prepare against Yusif Rauf Guliyev
Azerbaijan · World #39,338 classical · FIDE ID 13477935
When preparing against Yusif Rauf Guliyev, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Yusif Rauf Guliyev, covering Feb 2025 to Oct 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 | 1,939 | 1,939 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,798 | 1,798 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,750 | 1,750 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 20 | 14 | 11 | 44.4% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 40.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2025-2026): 434 rated games against 306 different opponents, across 55 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 | 161 | 75 | 33 | 53 | 46.6% | 1,642 | 1,619 | 17 |
| Rapid | 161 | 84 | 8 | 69 | 52.2% | 1,709 | 1,680 | 5 |
| Blitz | 112 | 50 | 6 | 56 | 44.6% | 1,708 | 1,609 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 217 | 53 | 25 | 139 | 24.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 97 | 72 | 10 | 15 | 74.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 154 | 84 | 16 | 54 | 1,725 | 1,764 |
| 2025 | 280 | 125 | 31 | 124 | 1,657 | 1,555 |
Where Yusif Rauf Guliyev has played
Azerbaijan (54) · Türkiye (1)
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 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 95.7% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Guliyev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Guliyev usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Guliyev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Guliyev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 72.2% |
Yusif Rauf Guliyev's chess games
All 45 games by Yusif Rauf Guliyev in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2025 - 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: 20 wins, 14 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 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% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
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 |
| Oct 2026 | Ali Zuqanov | 1,907 | Ganja Open 2026 | Group A | A45 |
| Oct 2026 | Oktay Jafarov | 1,881 | Ganja Open 2026 | Group A | A57 |
| Jul 2026 | Q Abdulov | 1,872 | Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 1,819 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,937 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,950 |
| Lankaran Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,975 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,989 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,736 |
| 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?
45 games by Yusif Rauf Guliyev, from Feb 2025 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 Rauf Guliyev has played.
What does Yusif Rauf Guliyev play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Yusif Rauf Guliyev opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% 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 (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 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: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Yusif Rauf Guliyev's FIDE rating?
Yusif Rauf Guliyev is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 1,798 in rapid and 1,750 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,939 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Yusif Rauf Guliyev played?
Our database contains 45 games by Yusif Rauf Guliyev, covering Feb 2025 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 14 draws, 11 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yusif Rauf Guliyev?
45 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.