Prepare against Husain Aziz
IM · Qatar · World #5,660 classical · FIDE ID 12100293
When preparing against Husain Aziz, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 29.6% over 27 games.
Our database contains 110 games by Husain Aziz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Husain Aziz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Husain Aziz 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 | 2,256 | 2,433 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,325 | 2,430 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,293 | 2,406 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 39 | 22 | 49 | 35.5% |
| As White | 53 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 57 | 19 | 8 | 30 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Husain Aziz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Husain Aziz's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 83.0% | 48.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 11.3% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Aziz usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Aziz usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Aziz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (83% of these games) — Aziz usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Aziz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 75.7% | 30.4% |
| c6 | 9 | 24.3% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 92.3% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Husain Aziz's chess games
All 110 games by Husain Aziz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 39 wins, 22 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 27 | 8/9/10 | 29.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Alisher Suleymenov | 2,505 | World Rapid 2025 | D41 |
| Dec 2025 | Giga Quparadze | 2,502 | World Blitz 2025 | A46 |
| Aug 2024 | Ilamparthi A R | 2,458 | 30th Abu Dhabi Masters | A80 |
| Aug 2025 | Vyom Vidyarthi | 2,410 | 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | E06 |
| Dec 2024 | Oliwia Kiolbasa | 2,371 | Qatar Masters Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 7 | 2,159 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,298 |
| Zonal 3.1 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,258 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,184 |
| Muscat International | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,205 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,111 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,324 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Husain Aziz's chess games?
110 games by Husain Aziz, from Apr 2003 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 Husain Aziz has played.
What does Husain Aziz play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Husain Aziz opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Husain Aziz answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Husain Aziz play as White?
As White, Husain Aziz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Husain Aziz play as Black?
As Black, Husain Aziz most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Husain Aziz's FIDE rating?
Husain Aziz is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess, 2,325 in rapid and 2,293 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,433 (May 2011).
How many games has Husain Aziz played?
Our database contains 110 games by Husain Aziz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 22 draws, 49 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Husain Aziz?
110 games by Husain Aziz 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.