Prepare against Aqib Javaid Butt
Pakistan · World #57,646 classical · FIDE ID 7801262
When preparing against Aqib Javaid Butt, expect 1.d4 in 30% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 40 games by Aqib Javaid Butt, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aqib Javaid Butt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aqib Javaid Butt 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 | 1,864 | 1,864 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,883 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,782 | 1,795 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 10 | 3 | 27 | 25.0% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aqib Javaid Butt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aqib Javaid Butt's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 30.4% | 14.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 26.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 21.7% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 14.3% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Butt usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Butt usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Butt usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Butt usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Butt usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Aqib Javaid Butt's chess games
All 40 games by Aqib Javaid Butt in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 3 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Jerzy Slaby | 2,464 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Dec 2024 | Franciszek Sernecki | 2,344 | Titled Tue Early | B28 |
| May 2025 | Qianyun Gong | 2,265 | Titled Tue Early | C45 |
| Nov 2024 | Chris Briscoe | 2,182 | Titled Tue Late | A04 |
| Nov 2024 | Rupesh Reddy Y | 2,151 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 40 | 11.5 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aqib Javaid Butt's chess games?
40 games by Aqib Javaid Butt, from Aug 2015 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 Aqib Javaid Butt has played.
What does Aqib Javaid Butt play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Aqib Javaid Butt opens with 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aqib Javaid Butt answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Aqib Javaid Butt play as White?
As White, Aqib Javaid Butt's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aqib Javaid Butt play as Black?
As Black, Aqib Javaid Butt most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Aqib Javaid Butt's FIDE rating?
Aqib Javaid Butt is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid and 1,782 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Aqib Javaid Butt played?
Our database contains 40 games by Aqib Javaid Butt, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 3 draws, 27 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aqib Javaid Butt?
40 games by Aqib Javaid Butt 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.