Prepare against Md Imran
IM · India · World #644 classical · FIDE ID 25748580
When preparing against Md Imran, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 38.1% over 21 games.
Our database contains 387 games by Md Imran, covering Jan 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Md Imran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Md Imran 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 | 2,485 | 2,503 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,278 | 2,278 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,432 | 2,441 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 387 | 183 | 147 | 57 | 47.3% |
| As White | 196 | 105 | 66 | 25 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 191 | 78 | 81 | 32 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Md Imran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Md Imran's side.
First moves as White (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 151 | 77.8% | 71.9% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 17.0% | 60.6% |
| c4 | 9 | 4.6% | 94.4% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 71.9% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Imran usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Imran usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Imran usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Imran usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Imran usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Imran usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 56.1% | 67.5% |
| c6 | 21 | 19.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 11 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.7% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 72.1% | 73.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 16.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Md Imran's chess games
All 387 games by Md Imran in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 183 wins, 147 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 33 | 16/12/5 | 48.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 25 | 15/9/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 8/11/2 | 38.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 11/2/2 | 73.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 0/8/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Roven Vogel | 2,557 | IV Menorca Open A | E04 |
| May 2025 | Pranav Anand | 2,555 | 25th Dubai Open A | C02 |
| Apr 2025 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,548 | IV Menorca Open A | B08 |
| Jun 2026 | Floryan Eugene | 2,507 | V Janos Rigo Mem GMA | A14 |
| Jun 2026 | Yevgeniy Roshka | 2,505 | V Janos Rigo Mem GMA | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 26 | 16 | 2,316 |
| Odisha Open Cat.A GM | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,380 |
| Vezerkepzo IM Oct | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,336 |
| Vezerkepzo GM Nov | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,443 |
| RUDAR 39 IM | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,355 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,283 |
| FSGM June 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,616 |
| RADNICKICHESS IM Oct | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,464 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Md Imran's chess games?
387 games by Md Imran, from Jan 2018 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 Md Imran has played.
What does Md Imran play on the first move as White?
Across 194 games with White in our database, Md Imran opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Md Imran answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Md Imran play as White?
As White, Md Imran's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Catalan (25 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Md Imran play as Black?
As Black, Md Imran most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 73.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 191 games.
What is Md Imran's FIDE rating?
Md Imran is currently rated 2,485 in classical chess, 2,278 in rapid and 2,432 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,503 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Md Imran played?
Our database contains 387 games by Md Imran, covering Jan 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 183 wins, 147 draws, 57 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Md Imran?
387 games by Md Imran 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.