Prepare against Muhammad Lutfi Ali
IM · IDN · World #2,981 classical · FIDE ID 7103743
When preparing against Muhammad Lutfi Ali, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 346 games by Muhammad Lutfi Ali, covering Sep 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Muhammad Lutfi Ali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Muhammad Lutfi Ali 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 | 2,339 | 2,439 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,341 | 2,391 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,257 | 2,302 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 346 | 154 | 89 | 103 | 44.5% |
| As White | 173 | 91 | 31 | 51 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 173 | 63 | 58 | 52 | 36.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2011-2026): 514 rated games against 402 different opponents, across 57 events in 20 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 | 354 | 154 | 113 | 87 | 43.5% | 2,274 | 2,340 | 21 |
| Rapid | 51 | 29 | 13 | 9 | 56.9% | 2,260 | 2,367 | 16 |
| Blitz | 39 | 24 | 3 | 12 | 61.5% | 2,314 | 2,422 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 224 | 54 | 74 | 96 | 24.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 245 | 152 | 65 | 28 | 62.0% |
Wins over titled players: 33 vs GM · 40 vs IM · 42 vs FM · 14 vs CM · 9 vs WGM · 6 vs WIM · 5 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 47 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2,275 | 2,408 |
| 2025 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1,994 | 2,027 |
| 2024 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 2,029 | 2,189 |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2,243 | 2,243 |
| 2022 | 29 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 2,096 | 2,230 |
| 2021 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2,193 | 2,233 |
| 2019 | 37 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 2,304 | 2,401 |
| 2018 | 27 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 2,293 | 2,323 |
| 2017 | 64 | 33 | 16 | 15 | 2,305 | 2,413 |
| 2016 | 67 | 39 | 20 | 8 | 2,190 | 2,340 |
| 2015 | 48 | 18 | 22 | 8 | 2,367 | 2,423 |
| 2014 | 64 | 28 | 16 | 20 | 2,358 | 2,408 |
| 2013 | 53 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 2,362 | 2,400 |
| 2012 | 46 | 16 | 8 | 22 | 2,358 | 2,271 |
| 2011 | 18 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 2,026 | 2,167 |
Where Muhammad Lutfi Ali has played
Indonesia (21) · Malaysia (5) · Philippines (4) · Switzerland (3) · Turkmenistan (3) · Bulgaria (2) · China (2) · Czechia (2) · Hong Kong SAR China (2) · Türkiye (2) · Vietnam (2) · Azerbaijan (1) · Spain (1) · Greece (1) · South Korea (1) · Mongolia (1) · Norway (1) · Russia (1) · Singapore (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Muhammad Lutfi Ali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Muhammad Lutfi Ali's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 170 | 98.3% | 60.9% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ali usually continues Nf3 (66.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ali usually continues Nf3 (44.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ali usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.g3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (67% of these games) — Ali usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ali usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 60.5% | 52.2% |
| g6 | 27 | 35.5% | 57.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 77.0% | 54.3% |
| d6 | 10 | 16.4% | 65.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.6% | 37.5% |
Muhammad Lutfi Ali's chess games
All 346 games by Muhammad Lutfi Ali in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 154 wins, 89 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 17/4/6 | 63.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 37 | 15/13/9 | 40.5% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 19 | 6/10/3 | 31.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D79 | English Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,698 | Sheikh Kamal Online Inv | A45 |
| Jan 2021 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,642 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Sep 2017 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,629 | chT-Asia blitz 5th | A07 |
| Jan 2021 | Georg Meier | 2,628 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Feb 2015 | Ivan Bukavshin | 2,622 | Moscow Open A | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 36 | 25 | 2,522 |
| Jakarta Japfa | 2015 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,464 |
| ch-Asia Universities | 2020 | 14 | 10 | 2,283 |
| 52nd Wch U20 | 2013 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,521 |
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 5 | 2,242 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-D | 2021 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,412 |
| Surakarta Japfa | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,344 |
| 3rd Jakarta Indonesia Open | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,329 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Muhammad Lutfi Ali's chess games?
346 games by Muhammad Lutfi Ali, from Sep 2011 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 Muhammad Lutfi Ali has played.
What does Muhammad Lutfi Ali play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Muhammad Lutfi Ali opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Muhammad Lutfi Ali answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Muhammad Lutfi Ali play as White?
As White, Muhammad Lutfi Ali's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 63.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Muhammad Lutfi Ali play as Black?
As Black, Muhammad Lutfi Ali most often plays: Modern Defense (37 games, 40.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Muhammad Lutfi Ali's FIDE rating?
Muhammad Lutfi Ali is currently rated 2,339 in classical chess, 2,341 in rapid and 2,257 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,439 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Muhammad Lutfi Ali played?
Our database contains 346 games by Muhammad Lutfi Ali, covering Sep 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 89 draws, 103 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Muhammad Lutfi Ali?
346 games by Muhammad Lutfi Ali 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.