Prepare against Hanif Md Abu
BGD · World #136,119 classical · FIDE ID 532010540
When preparing against Hanif Md Abu, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 237 games by Hanif Md Abu, covering Feb 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hanif Md Abu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hanif Md Abu 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 | 1,631 | 1,659 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,648 | 1,659 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,647 | 1,659 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 92 | 47 | 98 | 38.8% |
| As White | 126 | 53 | 31 | 42 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 111 | 39 | 16 | 56 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hanif Md Abu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hanif Md Abu's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 99 | 78.6% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 12.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 8.7% | 77.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Abu usually continues Nf3 (39.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Abu usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Abu usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Abu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Abu usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …b5 (6% of these games) — Abu usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 62.1% | 48.8% |
| c6 | 15 | 22.7% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 66.7% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 25.9% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
Hanif Md Abu's chess games
All 237 games by Hanif Md Abu in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2025 - Jul 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: 92 wins, 47 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tue Early | E09 |
| Jul 2023 | Georgi Orlov | 2,451 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Jul 2023 | David 1993 Martinez Lopez | 2,386 | Titled Tue Early | A30 |
| Jun 2023 | Ayrat Vafin | 2,302 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Jul 2023 | Oleg Papayan | 2,253 | Titled Tue Early | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 43 | 18 | 2,174 |
| chT-BAN | 2019 | 31 | 12.5 | 2,093 |
| Dhaka Walton Open | 2023 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,934 |
| 47th chB-BAN | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,107 |
| Dhaka Marcel Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,977 |
| Sheikh Kamal Online Inv | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,041 |
| Dhaka Bangabandhu Open B | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,047 |
| Dhaka Metropolis Open U2100 | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hanif Md Abu's chess games?
237 games by Hanif Md Abu, from Feb 2025 to Jul 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 Hanif Md Abu has played.
What does Hanif Md Abu play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Hanif Md Abu opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hanif Md Abu answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Hanif Md Abu play as White?
As White, Hanif Md Abu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); London System (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hanif Md Abu play as Black?
As Black, Hanif Md Abu most often plays: French Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Hanif Md Abu's FIDE rating?
Hanif Md Abu is currently rated 1,631 in classical chess, 1,648 in rapid and 1,647 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,659 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Hanif Md Abu played?
Our database contains 237 games by Hanif Md Abu, covering Feb 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 47 draws, 98 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hanif Md Abu?
237 games by Hanif Md Abu 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.