Prepare against Haque Nayem
FM · BGD · World #10,438 classical · FIDE ID 10217754
Our database contains 653 games by Haque Nayem, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Haque Nayem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Haque Nayem 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 | 2,163 | 2,228 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,172 | 2,216 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,098 | 2,154 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 653 | 235 | 155 | 262 | 36.0% |
| As White | 335 | 127 | 85 | 123 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 318 | 108 | 70 | 139 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Haque Nayem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Haque Nayem's side.
First moves as White (335 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 251 | 74.9% | 50.6% |
| d4 | 68 | 20.3% | 51.5% |
| e3 | 4 | 1.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.2% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.9% | 16.7% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Nayem usually continues Nf3 (50.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nayem usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Nayem usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Nayem usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Nayem usually continues c4 (29.2% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Nayem usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 46.1% | 40.8% |
| e5 | 38 | 24.7% | 56.6% |
| c6 | 23 | 14.9% | 32.6% |
| e6 | 12 | 7.8% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 57.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 36 | 35.0% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Haque Nayem's chess games
All 653 games by Haque Nayem in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 235 wins, 155 draws, 262 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 31 | 14/6/11 | 45.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 17 | 3/4/10 | 17.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Aryan Tari | 2,639 | Titled Tue | D03 |
| Jan 2025 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,596 | Titled Tue Early | B96 |
| Aug 2021 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue | A89 |
| May 2020 | Alina Kashlinskaya | 2,494 | Titled Tue | C84 |
| Jan 2026 | Praveen Balakrishnan | 2,488 | Titled Tue | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 294 | 115.5 | 2,140 |
| Asia zt 3.2 | 2023 | 18 | 11 | 2,191 |
| chT-BAN Premier | 2022 | 14 | 5 | 2,189 |
| ch-BAN U20 | 2019 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,024 |
| ch-BAN 46th | 2022 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,150 |
| ch-BAN 48th | 2024 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,128 |
| 47th chB-BAN | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,046 |
| Dhaka Walton Open | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,161 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tahsin Tajwar Zia (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Haque Nayem's chess games?
653 games by Haque Nayem, from Oct 2014 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 Haque Nayem has played.
What does Haque Nayem play on the first move as White?
Across 335 games with White in our database, Haque Nayem opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Haque Nayem answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Haque Nayem play as White?
As White, Haque Nayem's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 335 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Haque Nayem play as Black?
As Black, Haque Nayem most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 318 games.
What is Haque Nayem's FIDE rating?
Haque Nayem is currently rated 2,163 in classical chess, 2,172 in rapid and 2,098 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Haque Nayem played?
Our database contains 653 games by Haque Nayem, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 235 wins, 155 draws, 262 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Haque Nayem?
653 games by Haque Nayem 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.