Prepare against Hamidullah Sarwari
Afghanistan · World #50,410 classical · FIDE ID 11700580
When preparing against Hamidullah Sarwari, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 43 games by Hamidullah Sarwari, covering Jan 2006 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Hamidullah Sarwari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hamidullah Sarwari 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 | 1,892 | 1,931 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,887 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,891 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 12 | 6 | 25 | 27.9% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 22.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2025): 300 rated games against 249 different opponents, across 62 events in 3 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 | 173 | 65 | 39 | 69 | 37.6% | 1,889 | 1,879 | 18 |
| Rapid | 46 | 21 | 4 | 21 | 45.7% | 1,854 | 1,826 | 5 |
| Blitz | 71 | 35 | 3 | 33 | 49.3% | 1,805 | 1,785 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 129 | 19 | 22 | 88 | 14.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 121 | 80 | 15 | 26 | 66.1% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs CM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 36 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,828 | 1,748 |
| 2024 | 38 | 16 | 5 | 17 | 1,876 | 1,815 |
| 2023 | 43 | 22 | 4 | 17 | 1,719 | 1,739 |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1,746 | 2,146 |
| 2020 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1,680 | 1,813 |
| 2019 | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 1,890 | 1,846 |
| 2018 | 35 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 1,894 | 1,882 |
| 2017 | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 1,942 | 1,928 |
| 2016 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 1,855 | 1,855 |
| 2015 | 41 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 1,909 | 1,886 |
| 2014 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 1,861 | 1,648 |
| 2013 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1,965 | 1,805 |
| 2010 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2,035 | 2,035 |
| 2009 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1,986 | 2,186 |
Where Hamidullah Sarwari has played
Sweden (60) · Lithuania (1) · Norway (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hamidullah Sarwari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hamidullah Sarwari's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 76.2% | 40.6% |
| e4 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 40.6% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Sarwari usually continues Bf4 (20.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Sarwari usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Sarwari usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sarwari usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Sarwari usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sarwari usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Hamidullah Sarwari's chess games
All 43 games by Hamidullah Sarwari in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Anna Cramling Bellon | 2,106 | Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | D10 |
| Jul 2026 | Henryk Dolata | 1,987 | Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | A36 |
| Jun 2026 | Erik 1972 Sjodin | 1,910 | Schack-SM 2026 | Klass I-IV | A80 |
| Jul 2026 | Per Harila | 1,882 | Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Blitz Open | B01 |
| Jul 2026 | Shreya Kashyap | 1,612 | Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Rapid Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Blitz Open | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,865 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 1 | 1,599 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,958 |
| WchT Amateur | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,813 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Klass I-IV | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,801 |
| Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Rapid Open | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,695 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,848 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hamidullah Sarwari's chess games?
43 games by Hamidullah Sarwari, from Jan 2006 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 Hamidullah Sarwari has played.
What does Hamidullah Sarwari play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Hamidullah Sarwari opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hamidullah Sarwari answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Hamidullah Sarwari play as White?
As White, Hamidullah Sarwari's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hamidullah Sarwari play as Black?
As Black, Hamidullah Sarwari most often plays: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Hamidullah Sarwari's FIDE rating?
Hamidullah Sarwari is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Hamidullah Sarwari played?
Our database contains 43 games by Hamidullah Sarwari, covering Jan 2006 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hamidullah Sarwari?
43 games by Hamidullah Sarwari 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.