Prepare against Khaiber Farazi
CM · Afghanistan · World #11,472 classical · FIDE ID 11700599
When preparing against Khaiber Farazi, expect 1.Nf3 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 86 games by Khaiber Farazi, covering Apr 2006 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Khaiber Farazi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Khaiber Farazi 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 | 2,149 | 2,217 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,136 | 2,136 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,159 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 32 | 14 | 40 | 37.2% |
| As White | 44 | 16 | 5 | 23 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 42 | 16 | 9 | 17 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Khaiber Farazi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Khaiber Farazi's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 19 | 43.2% | 39.5% |
| d4 | 17 | 38.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 18.2% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 39.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Farazi usually continues d4 (8.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Farazi usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Farazi usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Farazi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Farazi usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Farazi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 6 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Khaiber Farazi's chess games
All 86 games by Khaiber Farazi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 32 wins, 14 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Arthur Ssegwanyi | 2,347 | Olympiad-43 | E61 |
| Sep 2016 | Richmond Phiri | 2,342 | Olympiad-42 | E06 |
| Oct 2018 | John Rodgaard | 2,331 | Olympiad-43 | E99 |
| Oct 2011 | Oleg Artemenko | 2,327 | 1st Central Asia Cup | A56 |
| Sep 2012 | Naing Myo | 2,312 | Olympiad-40 | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,365 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,114 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,210 |
| chT-Asia fin 14th | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,205 |
| 1st Central Asia Cup | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 2,148 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,286 |
| chT-Asia 15th | 2008 | 7 | 1 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Khaiber Farazi's chess games?
86 games by Khaiber Farazi, from Apr 2006 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 Khaiber Farazi has played.
What does Khaiber Farazi play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Khaiber Farazi opens with 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Khaiber Farazi answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Khaiber Farazi play as White?
As White, Khaiber Farazi's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Khaiber Farazi play as Black?
As Black, Khaiber Farazi most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Khaiber Farazi's FIDE rating?
Khaiber Farazi is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,136 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Khaiber Farazi played?
Our database contains 86 games by Khaiber Farazi, covering Apr 2006 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 14 draws, 40 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Khaiber Farazi?
86 games by Khaiber Farazi 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.