Nijat Abasov vs Aydin Suleymanli
GM Nijat Abasov (2588) · GM Aydin Suleymanli (2657)
Nijat Abasov and Aydin Suleymanli have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2018 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Abasov leads 4 wins to 4, with 10 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Abasov | Draws | Suleymanli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abasov with White | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Suleymanli with White | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Abasov | Draws | Suleymanli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Abasov | Draws | Suleymanli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Nijat Abasov | Aydin Suleymanli | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 80th ch-AZE |
| Feb 2026 | Aydin Suleymanli | Nijat Abasov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 80th ch-AZE |
| Feb 2026 | Aydin Suleymanli | Nijat Abasov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 80th ch-AZE |
| Feb 2026 | Nijat Abasov | Aydin Suleymanli | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 80th ch-AZE |
| Jul 2024 | Nijat Abasov | Aydin Suleymanli | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | chT-TUR |
| Jul 2024 | Aydin Suleymanli | Nijat Abasov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Baku Open |
| Dec 2023 | Aydin Suleymanli | Nijat Abasov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Nijat Abasov | Aydin Suleymanli | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 9th |
| Dec 2023 | Aydin Suleymanli | Nijat Abasov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Gashimov Memorial Rapid 9th |
| Oct 2023 | Aydin Suleymanli | Nijat Abasov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| May 2023 | Nijat Abasov | Aydin Suleymanli | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 6th Sharjah Masters |
| Jan 2023 | Aydin Suleymanli | Nijat Abasov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-AZE Prelim 77th |
| Dec 2022 | Nijat Abasov | Aydin Suleymanli | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | ch-AZE Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Aydin Suleymanli | Nijat Abasov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-AZE Rapid |
| May 2021 | Nijat Abasov | Aydin Suleymanli | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | ch-AZE Prelim 75th |
| May 2020 | Nijat Abasov | Aydin Suleymanli | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Silkway Cup Online |
| May 2019 | Nijat Abasov | Aydin Suleymanli | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Nakhchivan Open |
| Nov 2018 | Aydin Suleymanli | Nijat Abasov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Baku Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nijat Abasov and Aydin Suleymanli?
In 18 recorded games, Nijat Abasov has 4 wins, Aydin Suleymanli has 4 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Nijat Abasov and Aydin Suleymanli played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Nov 2018 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Nijat Abasov and Aydin Suleymanli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games), followed by the French: Classical Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.