Prepare against Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar
IM · Iraq · World #1,839 classical · FIDE ID 4801040
When preparing against Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 83 games by Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar 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 | 2,392 | 2,400 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,371 | 2,371 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,372 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 34 | 23 | 26 | 41.0% |
| As White | 45 | 20 | 9 | 16 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 38 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 73.3% | 51.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 8.9% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 8.9% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 3 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Al-Saffar usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Al-Saffar usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Al-Saffar usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Al-Saffar usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Al-Saffar usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Al-Saffar usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 94.1% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 80.0% |
Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar's chess games
All 83 games by Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 34 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Matthew J Wadsworth | 2,516 | 4NCL 2026-2027 Division 1 | E11 |
| Sep 2016 | Christopher Repka | 2,486 | Olympiad-42 | E61 |
| Sep 2010 | Dragisa Blagojevic | 2,481 | Olympiad-39 | D35 |
| Sep 2016 | Vilka Sipila | 2,447 | Olympiad-42 | E67 |
| Nov 2010 | Namkhai Battulga | 2,428 | 16th chT-Asia | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 19 | 7 | 2,091 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,301 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,361 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,362 |
| 6th Baghdad Open | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,436 |
| 16th ch-Asia Cities | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 2,270 |
| 16th chT-Asia | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2,519 |
| ch-IRQ | 2010 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,349 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar's chess games?
83 games by Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar has played.
What does Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar play as White?
As White, Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar play as Black?
As Black, Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar most often plays: Petrov's Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar's FIDE rating?
Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar is currently rated 2,392 in classical chess, 2,371 in rapid and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,400 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar played?
Our database contains 83 games by Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar?
83 games by Araz Basim Mohammed S Al-Saffar 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.