Prepare against Malek Saif
CM · Jordan · World #9,100 classical · FIDE ID 8104220
When preparing against Malek Saif, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 163 games by Malek Saif, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Malek Saif's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Malek Saif 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 | 2,185 | 2,185 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,136 | 2,152 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,237 | 2,237 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 69 | 12 | 82 | 42.3% |
| As White | 77 | 37 | 7 | 33 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 86 | 32 | 5 | 49 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Malek Saif's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Malek Saif's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 92.2% | 51.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.2% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Saif usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Saif usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Saif usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Saif usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Saif usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Saif usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 87.2% | 39.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 74.2% | 39.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Malek Saif's chess games
All 163 games by Malek Saif in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - Sep 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: 69 wins, 12 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,705 | Titled Tue Late | A55 |
| Aug 2023 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 2,563 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
| Mar 2023 | Mohamad Al Modiahki | 2,542 | Riadh Rapid Open | B34 |
| Sep 2024 | Mikael Agopov | 2,451 | Olympiad-45 | C58 |
| Aug 2023 | Harshavardhan G B | 2,413 | Titled Tue Late | C25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 36 | 17.5 | 2,292 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,081 |
| Wch U10 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,861 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,273 |
| World ol U16 | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,769 |
| Asia zt 3.1 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,171 |
| Riadh Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,146 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,282 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Malek Saif's chess games?
163 games by Malek Saif, from Nov 2011 to Sep 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 Malek Saif has played.
What does Malek Saif play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Malek Saif opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Malek Saif answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Malek Saif play as White?
As White, Malek Saif's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Malek Saif play as Black?
As Black, Malek Saif most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Malek Saif's FIDE rating?
Malek Saif is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess, 2,136 in rapid and 2,237 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Malek Saif played?
Our database contains 163 games by Malek Saif, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 12 draws, 82 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Malek Saif?
163 games by Malek Saif 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.