Prepare against Zarifa Abbasova
Azerbaijan · World #93,443 classical · FIDE ID 13423193
When preparing against Zarifa Abbasova, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 52.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 71 games by Zarifa Abbasova, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zarifa Abbasova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zarifa Abbasova 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 | 1,748 | 1,748 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,581 | 1,581 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,627 | 1,627 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 22 | 13 | 36 | 31.0% |
| As White | 35 | 9 | 6 | 20 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 36 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zarifa Abbasova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zarifa Abbasova's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 34.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Abbasova usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Abbasova usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Abbasova usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 85.2% | 60.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Zarifa Abbasova's chess games
All 71 games by Zarifa Abbasova in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 22 wins, 13 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Zahra Gahramanova | 1,534 | Zəkaların Mübarizəsi Olimpiadası - 2026 | C42 |
| Oct 2021 | Tamila Trunz | 1,298 | ch-EU Hybrid U12 Girls | C42 |
| Oct 2021 | Stefani Bizheva | 1,274 | ch-EU Hybrid U12 Girls | C54 |
| Apr 2022 | Inti Macek | 1,224 | ch-EU Schools U13 Girls | E21 |
| Sep 2017 | Alessia Natoli | 1,216 | 27th ch-EU U08 Girls | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Moscow Open w | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,509 |
| ch-EU U10 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,235 |
| Schools Friendly U11 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,316 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U12 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,617 |
| 4th Al Ain Amateur Open | 2015 | 7 | 1 | 1,119 |
| ch-EU Schools U13 Girls | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,558 |
| 27th ch-EU U08 Girls | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,396 |
| 28th ch-EU U10 Girls | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,408 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zarifa Abbasova's chess games?
71 games by Zarifa Abbasova, from Sep 2016 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 Zarifa Abbasova has played.
What does Zarifa Abbasova play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Zarifa Abbasova opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zarifa Abbasova answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Zarifa Abbasova play as White?
As White, Zarifa Abbasova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zarifa Abbasova play as Black?
As Black, Zarifa Abbasova most often plays: Petrov's Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Zarifa Abbasova's FIDE rating?
Zarifa Abbasova is currently rated 1,748 in classical chess, 1,581 in rapid and 1,627 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,748 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Zarifa Abbasova played?
Our database contains 71 games by Zarifa Abbasova, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 13 draws, 36 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zarifa Abbasova?
71 games by Zarifa Abbasova 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.