Prepare against Junaid Sohail
Pakistan · World #28,044 classical · FIDE ID 7808038
When preparing against Junaid Sohail, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 53 games by Junaid Sohail, covering Dec 2021 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Junaid Sohail's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Junaid Sohail 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 | 1,999 | 2,017 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,051 | 2,051 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 15 | 3 | 34 | 28.3% |
| As White | 27 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 18.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 38.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 118 rated games against 89 different opponents, across 16 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 28 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 60.7% | 1,823 | 1,946 | 8 |
| Rapid | 79 | 56 | 9 | 14 | 70.9% | 1,824 | 1,993 | 13 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 38.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 66 | 45 | 8 | 13 | 68.2% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs FM · 1 vs CM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 14 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1,996 | 2,281 |
| 2025 | 37 | 26 | 4 | 7 | 1,843 | 2,025 |
| 2024 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1,813 | 2,059 |
| 2023 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1,649 | 1,849 |
| 2022 | 31 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 1,839 | 1,925 |
| 2021 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1,795 | 1,795 |
Where Junaid Sohail has played
Pakistan (14) · Bangladesh (1) · Oman (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Junaid Sohail's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Junaid Sohail's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 27.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 27.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Sohail usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sohail usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Sohail usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 80.0% |
Junaid Sohail's chess games
All 53 games by Junaid Sohail in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 3 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Alexander Devaev | 2,306 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | D63 |
| Sep 2026 | S Evans Quek | 2,280 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 24th Sep 2026 | D31 |
| Oct 2026 | Lukas Stoettner | 2,273 | Titled Tue 6th Oct 2026 | C46 |
| May 2026 | Jaroslav Sobek | 2,176 | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 | D20 |
| May 2026 | Wojciech Smieszek | 2,106 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 28 | 9.5 | 2,021 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 24th Sep 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,868 |
| ch-Asia Amateur | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,870 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 1st Oct 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 0 | 1,714 |
| Dhaka Sheikh Russel Open | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,949 |
| FIDE World Amateur Chess Championships 2026 | U2000 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,833 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Junaid Sohail's chess games?
53 games by Junaid Sohail, from Dec 2021 to Nov 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 Junaid Sohail has played.
What does Junaid Sohail play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Junaid Sohail opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Junaid Sohail answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games).
What openings does Junaid Sohail play as White?
As White, Junaid Sohail's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Junaid Sohail play as Black?
As Black, Junaid Sohail most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Junaid Sohail's FIDE rating?
Junaid Sohail is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 2,051 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Junaid Sohail played?
Our database contains 53 games by Junaid Sohail, covering Dec 2021 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 3 draws, 34 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Junaid Sohail?
53 games by Junaid Sohail 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.