Prepare against Zakir Maharramov
Azerbaijan · World #149,015 classical · FIDE ID 13472461
When preparing against Zakir Maharramov, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (80%).
Our database contains 35 games by Zakir Maharramov, covering Dec 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Zakir Maharramov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zakir Maharramov 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 | 1,598 | 1,693 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,606 | 1,635 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,553 | 1,625 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 13 | 2 | 20 | 37.1% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zakir Maharramov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zakir Maharramov's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 88.2% | 43.3% |
| h3 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Maharramov usually continues Bf4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Maharramov usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Maharramov usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.h3 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Maharramov usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Zakir Maharramov's chess games
All 35 games by Zakir Maharramov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2024 - 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: 13 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Eldar Aghajanov | 1,860 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Ali Mammadov | 1,789 | Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | A00 |
| Jul 2026 | Rufat Salimli | 1,670 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | A45 |
| Oct 2026 | Duyghu Baghirova | 1,612 | Ganja Open 2026 | Blitz | C41 |
| Jul 2026 | Adalat Zulfugarli | 1,481 | Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,931 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,684 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,554 |
| Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,662 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,486 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,963 |
| Ganja Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,391 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zakir Maharramov's chess games?
35 games by Zakir Maharramov, from Dec 2024 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 Zakir Maharramov has played.
What does Zakir Maharramov play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Zakir Maharramov opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.h3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zakir Maharramov answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Zakir Maharramov play as White?
As White, Zakir Maharramov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Clemenz Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zakir Maharramov play as Black?
As Black, Zakir Maharramov most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Zakir Maharramov's FIDE rating?
Zakir Maharramov is currently rated 1,598 in classical chess, 1,606 in rapid and 1,553 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,693 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Zakir Maharramov played?
Our database contains 35 games by Zakir Maharramov, covering Dec 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zakir Maharramov?
35 games by Zakir Maharramov 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.