Prepare against Mafaaz Khalid
CM · Pakistan · World #17,361 classical · FIDE ID 7818424
When preparing against Mafaaz Khalid, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Mafaaz Khalid, covering Oct 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Mafaaz Khalid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mafaaz Khalid 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 | 2,082 | 2,131 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,011 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,916 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 26.3% |
| As White | 19 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 36.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2025): 205 rated games against 111 different opponents, across 28 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 | 61 | 42 | 15 | 4 | 68.9% | 1,834 | 2,080 | 43 |
| Rapid | 91 | 76 | 6 | 9 | 83.5% | 1,724 | 2,007 | 29 |
| Blitz | 37 | 25 | 3 | 9 | 67.6% | 1,713 | 1,897 | 17 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 22 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 50.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 77 | 60 | 11 | 6 | 77.9% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
11 tournament wins from 20 events, 11 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2,033 | 2,077 |
| 2024 | 22 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 2,076 | 2,209 |
| 2023 | 76 | 64 | 11 | 1 | 1,709 | 2,039 |
| 2022 | 98 | 72 | 8 | 18 | 1,748 | 1,948 |
Where Mafaaz Khalid has played
Pakistan (26) · Hungary (1) · Sri Lanka (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mafaaz Khalid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mafaaz Khalid's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 94.7% | 30.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 30.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Khalid usually continues c4 (22.7% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Khalid usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Khalid usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Khalid usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Mafaaz Khalid's chess games
All 38 games by Mafaaz Khalid in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E66 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Arthur Ssegwanyi | 2,365 | Olympiad-45 | C48 |
| Sep 2024 | Mohamed Tissir | 2,355 | Olympiad-45 | C54 |
| Sep 2026 | Ahmed Kandil | 2,353 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | C60 |
| Jan 2025 | Tsetseg-Ulzii Ashid | 2,325 | 6th SCO Int Team 2024-25 | C48 |
| Sep 2026 | Ibarra Carlos Roberto | 2,283 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th SCO Int Team | 2025 | 10 | 1 | 2,063 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,233 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,249 |
| Asian Zonal zt 3.2 | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,105 |
| 6th SCO Int Team 2024-25 | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,306 |
| 45th Olympiad 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,881 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mafaaz Khalid's chess games?
38 games by Mafaaz Khalid, from Oct 2022 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 Mafaaz Khalid has played.
What does Mafaaz Khalid play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Mafaaz Khalid opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mafaaz Khalid answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mafaaz Khalid play as White?
As White, Mafaaz Khalid's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mafaaz Khalid play as Black?
As Black, Mafaaz Khalid most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Mafaaz Khalid's FIDE rating?
Mafaaz Khalid is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Mafaaz Khalid played?
Our database contains 38 games by Mafaaz Khalid, covering Oct 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mafaaz Khalid?
38 games by Mafaaz Khalid 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.