Prepare against Ishaq Saeed
IM · ARE · World #4,443 classical · FIDE ID 9301453
When preparing against Ishaq Saeed, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 502 games by Ishaq Saeed, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ishaq Saeed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ishaq Saeed 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 | 2,290 | 2,437 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,243 | 2,323 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,232 | 2,307 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 502 | 215 | 64 | 223 | 42.8% |
| As White | 246 | 115 | 28 | 103 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 256 | 100 | 36 | 120 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ishaq Saeed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ishaq Saeed's side.
First moves as White (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 211 | 85.8% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 11.0% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Saeed usually continues c4 (48.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Saeed usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Saeed usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Saeed usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Saeed usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Saeed usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 57 | 44.9% | 38.6% |
| c6 | 46 | 36.2% | 60.9% |
| c5 | 23 | 18.1% | 60.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 53.1% | 47.7% |
| Nf6 | 38 | 46.9% | 36.8% |
Ishaq Saeed's chess games
All 502 games by Ishaq Saeed in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 215 wins, 64 draws, 223 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 13/4/9 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 24 | 10/2/12 | 41.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 27 | 11/4/12 | 40.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 6/1/13 | 30.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 5/2/11 | 27.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,648 | Wch Blitz | C84 |
| Dec 2016 | Zhong Zhang | 2,645 | Wch Rapid | C90 |
| Apr 2015 | Eltaj Safarli | 2,641 | 17th Dubai Open | B14 |
| Apr 2015 | Milos Perunovic | 2,632 | 17th Dubai Open | D30 |
| Sep 2021 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,611 | 4th Sharjah Masters | D86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz | 2017 | 42 | 16 | 2,332 |
| UAE President Cup | 2019 | 33 | 24 | 2,224 |
| Wch Rapid | 2017 | 31 | 12.5 | 2,353 |
| ch-Arab | 2021 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,336 |
| Wch U16 | 2009 | 22 | 11 | 2,129 |
| ch-UAE | 2017 | 20 | 16.5 | 2,253 |
| Sharjah Open | 2014 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,204 |
| Wch U14 | 2007 | 12 | 6 | 2,105 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ishaq Saeed's chess games?
502 games by Ishaq Saeed, from Jul 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 Ishaq Saeed has played.
What does Ishaq Saeed play on the first move as White?
Across 246 games with White in our database, Ishaq Saeed opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ishaq Saeed answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does Ishaq Saeed play as White?
As White, Ishaq Saeed's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 246 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ishaq Saeed play as Black?
As Black, Ishaq Saeed most often plays: Slav Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 256 games.
What is Ishaq Saeed's FIDE rating?
Ishaq Saeed is currently rated 2,290 in classical chess, 2,243 in rapid and 2,232 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Ishaq Saeed played?
Our database contains 502 games by Ishaq Saeed, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 215 wins, 64 draws, 223 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ishaq Saeed?
502 games by Ishaq Saeed 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.