Prepare against Arif Rahman Saragih
FM · IDN · World #9,529 classical · FIDE ID 7128266
When preparing against Arif Rahman Saragih, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (36%).
Our database contains 114 games by Arif Rahman Saragih, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Arif Rahman Saragih's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arif Rahman Saragih 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 | 2,178 | 2,309 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,158 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,302 | 2,311 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 21 | 5 | 88 | 18.4% |
| As White | 55 | 12 | 1 | 42 | 21.8% |
| As Black | 59 | 9 | 4 | 46 | 15.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arif Rahman Saragih's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arif Rahman Saragih's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 80.0% | 21.6% |
| d4 | 8 | 14.5% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 21.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Saragih usually continues Nc3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Saragih usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Saragih usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Saragih usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Saragih usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Saragih usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 30.6% | 9.1% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Arif Rahman Saragih's chess games
All 114 games by Arif Rahman Saragih in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - Sep 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: 21 wins, 5 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A00 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Alexander Chernyavsky | 2,354 | 2nd Nakhon Nayok Open | B32 |
| Jun 2026 | Vitomir Arapovic | 2,249 | Summer Sarajevo GM Mix | A43 |
| Apr 2024 | Mert Acikel | 2,244 | Titled Tue Early | C56 |
| Jun 2026 | Enes Pasic | 2,162 | Summer Sarajevo GM Mix | B24 |
| Jun 2026 | Paarshva Parmar | 2,099 | Summer Sarajevo GM Mix | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 82 | 7.5 | 1,835 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,765 |
| 2nd Nakhon Nayok Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,173 |
| Summer Sarajevo GM Mix | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,089 |
| 5th Blue Chevaliers International Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,044 |
| 14th Penang Open A | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,808 |
| 20th Chiang Mai Open | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,589 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arif Rahman Saragih's chess games?
114 games by Arif Rahman Saragih, from Sep 2022 to Sep 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 Rahman Saragih has played.
What does Arif Rahman Saragih play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Arif Rahman Saragih opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arif Rahman Saragih answers 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Arif Rahman Saragih play as White?
As White, Arif Rahman Saragih's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arif Rahman Saragih play as Black?
As Black, Arif Rahman Saragih most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Arif Rahman Saragih's FIDE rating?
Arif Rahman Saragih is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid and 2,302 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Arif Rahman Saragih played?
Our database contains 114 games by Arif Rahman Saragih, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 5 draws, 88 losses (18.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arif Rahman Saragih?
114 games by Arif Rahman Saragih 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.