Prepare against Zaur Bayramov
FM · Azerbaijan · World #5,598 classical · FIDE ID 13405080
Our database contains 365 games by Zaur Bayramov, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zaur Bayramov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zaur Bayramov 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 | 2,258 | 2,357 | Feb 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,179 | 2,227 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,210 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 365 | 137 | 93 | 135 | 37.5% |
| As White | 179 | 70 | 52 | 57 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 186 | 67 | 41 | 78 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zaur Bayramov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zaur Bayramov's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 61 | 34.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 47 | 26.3% | 45.7% |
| d4 | 44 | 24.6% | 60.2% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 8.4% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 8 | 4.5% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Bayramov usually continues Nc3 (53.1% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Bayramov usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Bayramov usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Bayramov usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bayramov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Bayramov usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 58 | 54.2% | 55.2% |
| c5 | 27 | 25.2% | 57.4% |
| d6 | 9 | 8.4% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 6.5% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 82.8% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 12.1% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Zaur Bayramov's chess games
All 365 games by Zaur Bayramov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 137 wins, 93 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 68 | 31/14/23 | 45.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Boris Savchenko | 2,633 | 11th Poti Aleksandria Cup | A42 |
| Jan 2022 | Robert Hess | 2,591 | Titled Tue | A37 |
| Oct 2024 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 2,590 | Titled Tue Late | A37 |
| Apr 2020 | Marius Manolache | 2,541 | Titled Tue | E06 |
| Oct 2024 | Kayden Troff | 2,490 | Titled Tue Late | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 137 | 71 | 2,350 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,157 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2017 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,262 |
| Baku Open | 2024 | 17 | 3.5 | 2,134 |
| Wch U18 | 2016 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,219 |
| Wch U14 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,093 |
| Sheki Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,104 |
| ch-World School U15 9th | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zaur Bayramov's chess games?
365 games by Zaur Bayramov, from May 2011 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 Zaur Bayramov has played.
What does Zaur Bayramov play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Zaur Bayramov opens with 1.c4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zaur Bayramov answers 1...g6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Zaur Bayramov play as White?
As White, Zaur Bayramov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 45.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zaur Bayramov play as Black?
As Black, Zaur Bayramov most often plays: Modern Defense (68 games, 45.6% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Zaur Bayramov's FIDE rating?
Zaur Bayramov is currently rated 2,258 in classical chess, 2,179 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Feb 2022).
How many games has Zaur Bayramov played?
Our database contains 365 games by Zaur Bayramov, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 93 draws, 135 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zaur Bayramov?
365 games by Zaur Bayramov 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.