Prepare against Isa Mohideen Farouk
DEU · World #93,448 classical · FIDE ID 34632344
When preparing against Isa Mohideen Farouk, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Isa Mohideen Farouk, covering Jan 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Isa Mohideen Farouk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Isa Mohideen Farouk 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 | 1,749 | 1,760 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,699 | 1,699 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,741 | 1,741 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 36.7% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Isa Mohideen Farouk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Isa Mohideen Farouk's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 60.0% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Farouk usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Farouk usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Farouk usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Farouk usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 40.0% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Isa Mohideen Farouk's chess games
All 30 games by Isa Mohideen Farouk in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2024 - 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E67 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Jakob Ensslen | 1,833 | ODJM B | E67 |
| Apr 2026 | Michael Moskalenko | 1,791 | LJEM SH 2026 - U14 | D01 |
| May 2024 | S.sam Amini | 1,745 | 3rd Itzehoe Open | B13 |
| Oct 2026 | Emma Didas | 1,732 | Deutsche Ländermeisterschaft 2026 | B22 |
| Apr 2026 | Johann Leander Langer | 1,651 | LJEM SH 2026 - U14 | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODJM B | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,674 |
| LJEM SH 2026 - U14 | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 1,852 |
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,872 |
| Itzehoe Open | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,106 |
| Deutsche Ländermeisterschaft 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Isa Mohideen Farouk's chess games?
30 games by Isa Mohideen Farouk, from Jan 2024 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 Isa Mohideen Farouk has played.
What does Isa Mohideen Farouk play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Isa Mohideen Farouk opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Isa Mohideen Farouk answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Isa Mohideen Farouk play as White?
As White, Isa Mohideen Farouk's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Isa Mohideen Farouk play as Black?
As Black, Isa Mohideen Farouk most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Isa Mohideen Farouk's FIDE rating?
Isa Mohideen Farouk is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess, 1,699 in rapid and 1,741 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,760 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Isa Mohideen Farouk played?
Our database contains 30 games by Isa Mohideen Farouk, covering Jan 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Isa Mohideen Farouk?
30 games by Isa Mohideen Farouk 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.