Prepare against Zahid Nazaraliyev
Azerbaijan · World #100,366 classical · FIDE ID 13449850
When preparing against Zahid Nazaraliyev, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (40%).
Our database contains 36 games by Zahid Nazaraliyev, covering May 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Zahid Nazaraliyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zahid Nazaraliyev 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 | 1,729 | 1,729 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,596 | 1,596 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,673 | 1,673 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 16 | 7 | 13 | 44.4% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zahid Nazaraliyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zahid Nazaraliyev's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 90.0% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Nazaraliyev usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Nazaraliyev usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Nazaraliyev usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Nazaraliyev usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Zahid Nazaraliyev's chess games
All 36 games by Zahid Nazaraliyev in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Devin Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Ali Hasanov | 1,941 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | B01 |
| Jul 2026 | Ali Mammadov | 1,789 | Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | B13 |
| Jul 2026 | Krishnadas Huseynov | 1,757 | Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | B84 |
| Oct 2026 | Sharofiddin Shukurov | 1,746 | Ganja Open 2026 | Rapid | C45 |
| Jul 2026 | Eljan Abdullayev | 1,466 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,723 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,540 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,972 |
| Lankaran Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,924 |
| Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,761 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,507 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zahid Nazaraliyev's chess games?
36 games by Zahid Nazaraliyev, from May 2022 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 Zahid Nazaraliyev has played.
What does Zahid Nazaraliyev play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Zahid Nazaraliyev opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zahid Nazaraliyev answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Zahid Nazaraliyev play as White?
As White, Zahid Nazaraliyev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zahid Nazaraliyev play as Black?
As Black, Zahid Nazaraliyev most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Zahid Nazaraliyev's FIDE rating?
Zahid Nazaraliyev is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess, 1,596 in rapid and 1,673 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,729 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Zahid Nazaraliyev played?
Our database contains 36 games by Zahid Nazaraliyev, covering May 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zahid Nazaraliyev?
36 games by Zahid Nazaraliyev 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.