Prepare against Mahmud Asif
BGD · World #39,556 classical · FIDE ID 10221425
When preparing against Mahmud Asif, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Mahmud Asif, covering Jul 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Mahmud Asif's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahmud Asif 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 | 1,938 | 1,957 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,977 | 1,977 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,935 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 24.3% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 23.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 516 rated games against 271 different opponents, across 73 events in 1 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 | 285 | 119 | 88 | 78 | 41.8% | 1,889 | 1,917 | 20 |
| Rapid | 175 | 103 | 25 | 47 | 58.9% | 1,747 | 1,840 | 12 |
| Blitz | 56 | 31 | 11 | 14 | 55.4% | 1,786 | 1,843 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 170 | 36 | 48 | 86 | 21.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 277 | 157 | 73 | 47 | 56.7% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 2 vs WIM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 54 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1,833 | 1,966 |
| 2025 | 28 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 1,938 | 1,982 |
| 2024 | 47 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 1,842 | 1,884 |
| 2023 | 50 | 26 | 13 | 11 | 1,744 | 1,810 |
| 2022 | 87 | 43 | 22 | 22 | 1,851 | 1,925 |
| 2021 | 60 | 23 | 23 | 14 | 1,827 | 1,869 |
| 2020 | 23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1,841 | 1,975 |
| 2019 | 64 | 33 | 19 | 12 | 1,811 | 1,933 |
| 2018 | 43 | 20 | 8 | 15 | 1,815 | 1,779 |
| 2017 | 54 | 32 | 3 | 19 | 1,747 | 1,736 |
| 2016 | 32 | 19 | 1 | 12 | 1,939 | 1,939 |
| 2015 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1,971 | 1,851 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahmud Asif's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahmud Asif's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Asif usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Asif usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Asif usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Asif usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Asif usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Mahmud Asif's chess games
All 37 games by Mahmud Asif in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 9 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Dihan Sadnan Hasan | 2,141 | Dhaka Walton Open | E10 |
| Apr 2022 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 2,113 | Dhaka Walton Open | E55 |
| Apr 2022 | Javed Mohammad | 2,070 | Dhaka Walton Open | E54 |
| Dec 2021 | Md. Siddiqur Rahman | 1,960 | 46th chB-BAN | D45 |
| Dec 2021 | Rani Hamid | 1,864 | 46th chB-BAN | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BAN Premier | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 2,046 |
| Dhaka Walton Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,097 |
| 46th chB-BAN | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,014 |
| chT-BAN | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,963 |
| 2nd Dhaka Chowdhury Memorial Open B | 2022 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,030 |
| Dhaka Marcel Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,801 |
Interactive opening tree from all 37 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahmud Asif's chess games?
37 games by Mahmud Asif, from Jul 2015 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 Mahmud Asif has played.
What does Mahmud Asif play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Mahmud Asif opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahmud Asif answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mahmud Asif play as White?
As White, Mahmud Asif's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahmud Asif play as Black?
As Black, Mahmud Asif most often plays: Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Mahmud Asif's FIDE rating?
Mahmud Asif is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,977 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Mahmud Asif played?
Our database contains 37 games by Mahmud Asif, covering Jul 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahmud Asif?
37 games by Mahmud Asif 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.