Prepare against Golam S Ali
United Kingdom · World #53,740 classical · FIDE ID 414646
When preparing against Golam S Ali, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%).
Our database contains 139 games by Golam S Ali, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Golam S Ali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Golam S Ali 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 | 1,878 | 1,894 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,792 | 1,963 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,789 | 1,873 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 48 | 19 | 72 | 34.5% |
| As White | 68 | 26 | 11 | 31 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 71 | 22 | 8 | 41 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Golam S Ali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Golam S Ali's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 97.1% | 47.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 47.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Ali usually continues c4 (48.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ali usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ali usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Ali usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 79.4% | 44.4% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 76.0% | 23.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Golam S Ali's chess games
All 139 games by Golam S Ali in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 48 wins, 19 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D66 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Andrew J D Baruch | 2,113 | Leicester Atkins Memorial Open | A42 |
| May 2024 | David Henderson | 2,082 | ch-ENG Seniors 50 | C51 |
| Aug 2026 | Ben M Hirsch | 2,065 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | A40 |
| Aug 2026 | Mike P Waddington | 2,048 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | A84 |
| Sep 2007 | Deborah J Pass | 2,044 | Liverpool Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Open | 2007 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,037 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter Open A | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,830 |
| Telford 4NCL U2050 Open | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,558 |
| 3rd Daventry 4NCL Easter Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,880 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,041 |
| Coventry e2e4 Open | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,891 |
| Uxbridge e2e4 Major Open | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 1,893 |
| Leicester | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,817 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Golam S Ali's chess games?
139 games by Golam S Ali, from Jan 2006 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 Golam S Ali has played.
What does Golam S Ali play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Golam S Ali opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Golam S Ali answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...Nc6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...Nc6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Golam S Ali play as White?
As White, Golam S Ali's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Golam S Ali play as Black?
As Black, Golam S Ali most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Golam S Ali's FIDE rating?
Golam S Ali is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,792 in rapid and 1,789 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Golam S Ali played?
Our database contains 139 games by Golam S Ali, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 19 draws, 72 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Golam S Ali?
139 games by Golam S Ali 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.