Prepare against Zaur Mammadov
GM · Azerbaijan · World #1,415 classical · FIDE ID 13401033
Our database contains 1,161 games by Zaur Mammadov, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zaur Mammadov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zaur Mammadov 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 | 2,416 | 2,504 | Dec 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,438 | 2,474 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,432 | 2,442 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,161 | 500 | 347 | 314 | 43.1% |
| As White | 590 | 274 | 177 | 139 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 571 | 226 | 170 | 175 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zaur Mammadov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zaur Mammadov's side.
First moves as White (590 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 505 | 85.6% | 62.0% |
| d4 | 64 | 10.8% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 2.7% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Mammadov usually continues c3 (65.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Mammadov usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Mammadov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Mammadov usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Mammadov usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Mammadov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (295 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 139 | 47.1% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 139 | 47.1% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 2.7% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 1.7% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 137 | 87.3% | 56.6% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 10.2% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Zaur Mammadov's chess games
All 1,161 games by Zaur Mammadov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 500 wins, 347 draws, 314 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 223 | 116/60/47 | 52.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 38 | 22/7/9 | 57.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 29 | 10/16/3 | 34.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 27 | 13/8/6 | 48.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 7/12/8 | 25.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 26 | 15/4/7 | 57.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 93 | 29/35/29 | 31.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 41 | 18/11/12 | 43.9% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 39 | 13/12/14 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 37 | 17/12/8 | 45.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 35 | 16/5/14 | 45.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 33 | 13/7/13 | 39.4% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 31 | 13/9/9 | 41.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 30 | 6/11/13 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 11/5/2 | 61.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Sergey Karjakin | 2,752 | Titled Tue | C06 |
| Apr 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,705 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
| May 2015 | Yifan Hou | 2,686 | Nakhchivan Open | A14 |
| Apr 2023 | Alexey Sarana | 2,685 | Titled Tue Early | E57 |
| Jul 2024 | Nihal Sarin | 2,682 | chT-TUR | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 192 | 119.5 | 2,501 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2022 | 53 | 26.5 | 2,373 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 45 | 14.5 | 2,396 |
| Baku Open | 2016 | 38 | 19 | 2,469 |
| ch-AZE | 2014 | 25 | 11.5 | 2,423 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2019 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,466 |
| Wch U18 | 2012 | 17 | 12 | 2,457 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 15 | 4 | 2,277 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vugar Rasulov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zaur Mammadov's chess games?
1,161 games by Zaur Mammadov, from Oct 2006 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 Mammadov has played.
What does Zaur Mammadov play on the first move as White?
Across 590 games with White in our database, Zaur Mammadov opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zaur Mammadov answers 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Zaur Mammadov play as White?
As White, Zaur Mammadov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (223 games, 52.0% win rate); Four Knights Game (38 games, 57.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 590 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zaur Mammadov play as Black?
As Black, Zaur Mammadov most often plays: Slav Defense (93 games, 31.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (41 games, 43.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (39 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 571 games.
What is Zaur Mammadov's FIDE rating?
Zaur Mammadov is currently rated 2,416 in classical chess, 2,438 in rapid and 2,432 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,504 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Zaur Mammadov played?
Our database contains 1,161 games by Zaur Mammadov, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 500 wins, 347 draws, 314 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zaur Mammadov?
1,161 games by Zaur Mammadov 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.