Prepare against Ibrahim Sultan
IM · ARE · World #10,570 classical · FIDE ID 9301143
Our database contains 468 games by Ibrahim Sultan, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ibrahim Sultan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ibrahim Sultan 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 | 2,161 | 2,222 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 2,102 | May 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,069 | 2,163 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 468 | 185 | 68 | 215 | 39.5% |
| As White | 232 | 104 | 38 | 90 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 236 | 81 | 30 | 125 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ibrahim Sultan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ibrahim Sultan's side.
First moves as White (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 210 | 90.5% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 9 | 3.9% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.0% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 2.6% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sultan usually continues c4 (50.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sultan usually continues c4 (63.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Sultan usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 61.1% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Sultan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Sultan usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Sultan usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 68 | 63.0% | 47.8% |
| e5 | 20 | 18.5% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 18 | 16.7% | 30.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 59 | 72.8% | 44.9% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 23.5% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Ibrahim Sultan's chess games
All 468 games by Ibrahim Sultan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 185 wins, 68 draws, 215 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 26 | 14/5/7 | 53.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 24 | 11/2/11 | 45.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 6/4/14 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 21 | 8/0/13 | 38.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| C01 | French Defense | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Viorel Iordachescu | 2,584 | Sharjah Rapid | E11 |
| Jun 2024 | Peter Michalik | 2,576 | 17th Teplice Open | C83 |
| May 2024 | Tao Pang | 2,496 | 24th Dubai Open A | E16 |
| May 2021 | Dimitri Komarov | 2,493 | Sharjah Blitz Open | D37 |
| Aug 2020 | Raymond Song | 2,485 | Online Olympiad Div3 B | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE President Cup | 2019 | 25 | 14.5 | 1,961 |
| Wch U16 | 2013 | 21 | 11 | 2,180 |
| Abu Dhabi President Cup | 2022 | 18 | 13 | 1,987 |
| Sharjah Open Rapid | 2018 | 16 | 8 | 2,089 |
| ch-UAE | 2019 | 15 | 9.5 | 1,906 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,084 |
| 10th World U16 ol | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 1,950 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,308 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ibrahim Sultan's chess games?
468 games by Ibrahim Sultan, from Oct 2008 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 Ibrahim Sultan has played.
What does Ibrahim Sultan play on the first move as White?
Across 232 games with White in our database, Ibrahim Sultan opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ibrahim Sultan answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ibrahim Sultan play as White?
As White, Ibrahim Sultan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 232 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ibrahim Sultan play as Black?
As Black, Ibrahim Sultan most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 236 games.
What is Ibrahim Sultan's FIDE rating?
Ibrahim Sultan is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 2,069 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (May 2025).
How many games has Ibrahim Sultan played?
Our database contains 468 games by Ibrahim Sultan, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 68 draws, 215 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ibrahim Sultan?
468 games by Ibrahim Sultan 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.