Prepare against Zaur Hasanov
FM · DEU · World #3,857 classical · FIDE ID 34125970
When preparing against Zaur Hasanov, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 41.4% over 29 games.
Our database contains 300 games by Zaur Hasanov, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zaur Hasanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zaur Hasanov 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 | 2,307 | 2,340 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,274 | 2,318 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,204 | 2,357 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 300 | 139 | 34 | 127 | 46.3% |
| As White | 151 | 78 | 18 | 55 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 149 | 61 | 16 | 72 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zaur Hasanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zaur Hasanov's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 52.3% | 55.1% |
| e4 | 33 | 21.9% | 72.7% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 16.6% | 54.0% |
| b3 | 8 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Hasanov usually continues c4 (51.2% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Hasanov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Hasanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 72.7% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Hasanov usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Hasanov usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Hasanov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 56.7% | 47.1% |
| c6 | 20 | 33.3% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 93.0% | 48.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Zaur Hasanov's chess games
All 300 games by Zaur Hasanov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 139 wins, 34 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 29 | 12/6/11 | 41.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,610 | Titled Tue | A05 |
| Apr 2026 | Dennis Wagner | 2,592 | Titled Tuesday | E17 |
| Apr 2026 | Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez | 2,551 | Titled Tuesday | A13 |
| Apr 2026 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 2,533 | Titled Tuesday | C45 |
| May 2026 | Momchil Petkov | 2,523 | 4th Munich Whitsun Open A | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 170 | 86.5 | 2,275 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 44 | 21.5 | 2,225 |
| Deutsche Schnellschachmeisterschaft 2026 - OPEN | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,552 |
| 4th Munich Whitsun Open A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,375 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,197 |
| 36th Staufer Open 2025 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,185 |
| Chessbattle Summer Cup | Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,105 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zaur Hasanov's chess games?
300 games by Zaur Hasanov, from Jun 2013 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 Hasanov has played.
What does Zaur Hasanov play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Zaur Hasanov opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zaur Hasanov answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Zaur Hasanov play as White?
As White, Zaur Hasanov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zaur Hasanov play as Black?
As Black, Zaur Hasanov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Zaur Hasanov's FIDE rating?
Zaur Hasanov is currently rated 2,307 in classical chess, 2,274 in rapid and 2,204 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Zaur Hasanov played?
Our database contains 300 games by Zaur Hasanov, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 34 draws, 127 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zaur Hasanov?
300 games by Zaur Hasanov 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.