Prepare against Habibullah Amini
CM · Afghanistan · World #21,415 classical · FIDE ID 11700777
When preparing against Habibullah Amini, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 69 games by Habibullah Amini, covering Oct 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Habibullah Amini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Habibullah Amini 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 | 2,046 | 2,062 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,033 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,034 | 2,034 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 20 | 13 | 36 | 29.0% |
| As White | 34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 2 | 23 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Habibullah Amini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Habibullah Amini's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 88.2% | 46.7% |
| f4 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Amini usually continues Bf4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Amini usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Amini usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Amini usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Amini usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 62.5% | 15.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 20.8% |
Habibullah Amini's chess games
All 69 games by Habibullah Amini in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 20 wins, 13 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Zendan Al-Zendani | 2,284 | Olympiad-44 | B08 |
| Oct 2018 | Viktor Varezhkin | 2,261 | Olympiad-43 | E17 |
| Oct 2018 | Olaf Berg | 2,248 | Olympiad-43 | A46 |
| Aug 2022 | Al Khatib Ahmad | 2,244 | Olympiad-44 | B07 |
| Sep 2026 | Ahmed Hassan | 2,190 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,126 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,123 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,137 |
| Tehran ECO Cup | 2014 | 9 | 1 | 2,115 |
| Asia Cup | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,113 |
| 5th Asian Indoor Games | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 2,115 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 6 | 1 | 1,926 |
| chT-Asia blitz 5th | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Habibullah Amini's chess games?
69 games by Habibullah Amini, from Oct 2014 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 Habibullah Amini has played.
What does Habibullah Amini play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Habibullah Amini opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.f4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Habibullah Amini answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Habibullah Amini play as White?
As White, Habibullah Amini's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Habibullah Amini play as Black?
As Black, Habibullah Amini most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Habibullah Amini's FIDE rating?
Habibullah Amini is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 2,034 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Habibullah Amini played?
Our database contains 69 games by Habibullah Amini, covering Oct 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 13 draws, 36 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Habibullah Amini?
69 games by Habibullah Amini 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.