Prepare against Ali Imam-Sadeque
United Kingdom · World #59,510 classical · FIDE ID 343422500
When preparing against Ali Imam-Sadeque, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 73 games by Ali Imam-Sadeque, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ali Imam-Sadeque's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Imam-Sadeque 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 | 1,858 | 1,859 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,900 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 1,921 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 32 | 7 | 34 | 43.8% |
| As White | 34 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 39 | 12 | 3 | 24 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Imam-Sadeque's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Imam-Sadeque's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 100.0% | 64.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Imam-Sadeque usually continues e3 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Imam-Sadeque usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Imam-Sadeque usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 91.7% | 34.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Ali Imam-Sadeque's chess games
All 73 games by Ali Imam-Sadeque in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 32 wins, 7 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 13/1/6 | 65.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 17 | 3/3/11 | 17.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Thomas A Quilter | 2,106 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | B01 |
| Aug 2026 | Advait Keerthi Kumar | 2,069 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | B01 |
| Sep 2024 | Branko Bijeljic | 2,003 | 3rd London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | A45 |
| Jul 2024 | Charles Chakanyuka | 1,978 | 4th London Mindsports Blitz Open | A40 |
| Feb 2026 | David Ye | 1,943 | British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,938 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,810 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,064 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,751 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,923 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - U1900 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,800 |
| ch-ENG Schools Final | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,402 |
| 4th London Mindsports Blitz Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,815 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Imam-Sadeque's chess games?
73 games by Ali Imam-Sadeque, from Aug 2023 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 Ali Imam-Sadeque has played.
What does Ali Imam-Sadeque play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Ali Imam-Sadeque opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Imam-Sadeque answers 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ali Imam-Sadeque play as White?
As White, Ali Imam-Sadeque's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 65.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Imam-Sadeque play as Black?
As Black, Ali Imam-Sadeque most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Ali Imam-Sadeque's FIDE rating?
Ali Imam-Sadeque is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Ali Imam-Sadeque played?
Our database contains 73 games by Ali Imam-Sadeque, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 7 draws, 34 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Imam-Sadeque?
73 games by Ali Imam-Sadeque 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.