Prepare against Arif Abdul Hafiz
IM · IDN · World #1,322 classical · FIDE ID 7104227
Our database contains 401 games by Arif Abdul Hafiz, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arif Abdul Hafiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arif Abdul Hafiz 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 | 2,423 | 2,442 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,240 | 2,240 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,295 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 401 | 210 | 79 | 112 | 52.4% |
| As White | 198 | 122 | 31 | 45 | 61.6% |
| As Black | 203 | 88 | 48 | 67 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arif Abdul Hafiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arif Abdul Hafiz's side.
First moves as White (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 158 | 79.8% | 69.3% |
| d4 | 25 | 12.6% | 68.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.0% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 69.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Hafiz usually continues Nc3 (71.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Hafiz usually continues Nc3 (73.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hafiz usually continues d4 (73.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 68.0% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Hafiz usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Hafiz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Hafiz usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 21 | 21.9% | 45.2% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 7.3% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 7 | 7.3% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 7 | 7.3% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 64.2% | 62.8% |
| Nc6 | 11 | 16.4% | 72.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Arif Abdul Hafiz's chess games
All 401 games by Arif Abdul Hafiz in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 210 wins, 79 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 54 | 37/3/14 | 68.5% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 18 | 12/3/3 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 14/2/3 | 73.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | David Paravyan | 2,620 | Titled Tue Late | C29 |
| Dec 2022 | Xiangyu Xu | 2,578 | Asia-Oceania Uni | B23 |
| Jun 2023 | Leon Livaic | 2,574 | Titled Tue Early | D87 |
| Apr 2025 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,540 | 22nd BCC Open | D43 |
| Sep 2025 | P Velten | 2,536 | Japan Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 130 | 80 | 2,432 |
| 23rd Bangkok Chess Club Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 15 | 6 | 2,254 |
| ch-Asia Universities | 2020 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,345 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-A | 2021 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,168 |
| Jakarta Pertamina IM | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,512 |
| Indonesia IM Feb | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,403 |
| chT-Asia rapid | 2024 | 11 | 11 | 2,286 |
| ch-ASEAN U14 13th | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,793 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arif Abdul Hafiz's chess games?
401 games by Arif Abdul Hafiz, from May 2012 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 Arif Abdul Hafiz has played.
What does Arif Abdul Hafiz play on the first move as White?
Across 198 games with White in our database, Arif Abdul Hafiz opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arif Abdul Hafiz answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...Nc6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Arif Abdul Hafiz play as White?
As White, Arif Abdul Hafiz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (54 games, 68.5% win rate); Vienna Game (18 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 198 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arif Abdul Hafiz play as Black?
As Black, Arif Abdul Hafiz most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (19 games, 73.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Arif Abdul Hafiz's FIDE rating?
Arif Abdul Hafiz is currently rated 2,423 in classical chess, 2,240 in rapid and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,442 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Arif Abdul Hafiz played?
Our database contains 401 games by Arif Abdul Hafiz, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 210 wins, 79 draws, 112 losses (52.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arif Abdul Hafiz?
401 games by Arif Abdul Hafiz 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.