Prepare against Erfan Mohamad Firdaus
CM · Qatar · World #40,225 classical · FIDE ID 12102032
When preparing against Erfan Mohamad Firdaus, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 32 games by Erfan Mohamad Firdaus, covering Jun 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Erfan Mohamad Firdaus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erfan Mohamad Firdaus 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 | 1,935 | 1,935 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,825 | 1,849 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 1,929 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 43.8% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 52.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 451 rated games against 284 different opponents, across 61 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 229 | 116 | 51 | 62 | 50.7% | 1,573 | 1,612 | 16 |
| Rapid | 69 | 44 | 7 | 18 | 63.8% | 1,591 | 1,703 | 12 |
| Blitz | 134 | 72 | 5 | 57 | 53.7% | 1,711 | 1,678 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 168 | 37 | 29 | 102 | 22.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 177 | 120 | 29 | 28 | 67.8% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 9 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 58 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 | 24 | 3 | 12 | 1,755 | 1,878 |
| 2025 | 77 | 45 | 11 | 21 | 1,705 | 1,816 |
| 2024 | 126 | 63 | 21 | 42 | 1,723 | 1,719 |
| 2023 | 108 | 60 | 13 | 35 | 1,493 | 1,508 |
| 2022 | 36 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 1,679 | 1,695 |
| 2021 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 1,417 | 1,377 |
| 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1,276 | 1,209 |
| 2019 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 1,579 | 1,456 |
| 2018 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 1,547 | 1,293 |
Where Erfan Mohamad Firdaus has played
Qatar (48) · United Arab Emirates (6) · Uzbekistan (3) · Hungary (1) · India (1) · Oman (1) · Türkiye (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erfan Mohamad Firdaus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erfan Mohamad Firdaus's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 66.7% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Firdaus usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Firdaus usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (40% of these games) — Firdaus usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Firdaus usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Firdaus usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 55.6% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Erfan Mohamad Firdaus's chess games
All 32 games by Erfan Mohamad Firdaus in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Diogo Alho | 2,212 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A18 |
| Aug 2022 | Eduardo Galvez Dastin | 2,152 | Olympiad-44 | B13 |
| Sep 2024 | Daniel Colindres | 2,079 | Olympiad-45 | C56 |
| Sep 2026 | Sushrut Dahal | 2,038 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | D01 |
| Mar 2024 | Meshal Alhejab | 1,930 | Doha Ramadan Open | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,032 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,020 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 2,127 |
| Doha Ramadan Open | 2024 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,124 |
| 5th Doha AAB Open | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 1,440 |
| 45th Olympiad 2024 | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erfan Mohamad Firdaus's chess games?
32 games by Erfan Mohamad Firdaus, from Jun 2018 to Oct 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 Erfan Mohamad Firdaus has played.
What does Erfan Mohamad Firdaus play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Erfan Mohamad Firdaus opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erfan Mohamad Firdaus answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Erfan Mohamad Firdaus play as White?
As White, Erfan Mohamad Firdaus's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erfan Mohamad Firdaus play as Black?
As Black, Erfan Mohamad Firdaus most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Erfan Mohamad Firdaus's FIDE rating?
Erfan Mohamad Firdaus is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 1,825 in rapid and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Erfan Mohamad Firdaus played?
Our database contains 32 games by Erfan Mohamad Firdaus, covering Jun 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erfan Mohamad Firdaus?
32 games by Erfan Mohamad Firdaus 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.