GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov

AzerbaijanAzerbaijan
Born 1985
Elo2727
FIDE Profile Wikipedia

Shakhriyar Mamedyarov is Azerbaijan's highest-rated chess player, with a personal best of 2820 that ranks him sixth all-time in the history of the game. A versatile Grandmaster comfortable in the Italian Game, Ragozin, and Semi-Tarrasch, he combines deep preparation with dynamic, aggressive play.

Shakhriyar Mamedyarov

Associated Openings

As White

D38Ragozin Variation34 games
D41Semi-Tarrasch Defence: 1.d4 d5 2.c4...... 5.cxd514 games

As Black

C53Italian Game: Giuoco Piano34 games
C53Italian Game: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3...... 4.c334 games

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