Prepare against Hafizulhelmi Mas
IM · MYS · World #4,565 classical · FIDE ID 5700507
Our database contains 672 games by Hafizulhelmi Mas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hafizulhelmi Mas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hafizulhelmi Mas 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 | 2,286 | 2,439 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,207 | 2,377 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,248 | 2,341 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 672 | 260 | 218 | 194 | 38.7% |
| As White | 344 | 144 | 112 | 88 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 328 | 116 | 106 | 106 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hafizulhelmi Mas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hafizulhelmi Mas's side.
First moves as White (344 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 290 | 84.3% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 24 | 7.0% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 19 | 5.5% | 73.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.0% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Mas usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Mas usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mas usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mas usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Mas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 140 | 94.6% | 48.6% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 90 | 71.4% | 54.4% |
| d6 | 28 | 22.2% | 51.8% |
| b5 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Hafizulhelmi Mas's chess games
All 672 games by Hafizulhelmi Mas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 260 wins, 218 draws, 194 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 63 | 31/20/12 | 49.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 14/12/13 | 35.9% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 9/7/13 | 31.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 10/10/7 | 37.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 17 | 8/8/1 | 47.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 81 | 27/30/24 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 3/3/12 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Igor Khenkin | 2,634 | Haarlem BDO-A | D31 |
| Jan 1999 | Ian Rogers | 2,618 | Saintly Cup | B07 |
| Jun 2026 | Maurizzi,MarcAndria | 2,615 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A06 |
| Sep 2010 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,611 | Olympiad-39 | B51 |
| May 2006 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,607 | Olympiad-37 | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Commonwealth | 2008 | 31 | 18.5 | 2,303 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 1999 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,434 |
| Sydney Open A | 2009 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,372 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,553 |
| Yangon schev | 1999 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,518 |
| Budapest FS07 GM | 2008 | 13 | 7 | 2,478 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,397 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 12 | 6 | 2,342 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hafizulhelmi Mas's chess games?
672 games by Hafizulhelmi Mas, from Apr 2003 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 Hafizulhelmi Mas has played.
What does Hafizulhelmi Mas play on the first move as White?
Across 344 games with White in our database, Hafizulhelmi Mas opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hafizulhelmi Mas answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...b5 (2% of games).
What openings does Hafizulhelmi Mas play as White?
As White, Hafizulhelmi Mas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (63 games, 49.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 35.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 31.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 344 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hafizulhelmi Mas play as Black?
As Black, Hafizulhelmi Mas most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (81 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 328 games.
What is Hafizulhelmi Mas's FIDE rating?
Hafizulhelmi Mas is currently rated 2,286 in classical chess, 2,207 in rapid and 2,248 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,439 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Hafizulhelmi Mas played?
Our database contains 672 games by Hafizulhelmi Mas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 260 wins, 218 draws, 194 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hafizulhelmi Mas?
672 games by Hafizulhelmi Mas 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.