Prepare against Mohammed Buirzayqah
LBY · World #45,946 classical · FIDE ID 9202005
When preparing against Mohammed Buirzayqah, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Mohammed Buirzayqah, covering Jul 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Mohammed Buirzayqah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohammed Buirzayqah 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 | 1,910 | 2,060 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,042 | 2,053 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 2,052 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 23.3% |
| As White | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 15.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 590 rated games against 425 different opponents, across 71 events in 8 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 | 378 | 182 | 96 | 100 | 48.1% | 1,844 | 1,898 | 23 |
| Rapid | 52 | 32 | 3 | 17 | 61.5% | 1,849 | 1,990 | 11 |
| Blitz | 115 | 67 | 1 | 47 | 58.3% | 1,948 | 1,938 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 138 | 26 | 36 | 76 | 18.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 315 | 191 | 54 | 70 | 60.6% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 3 vs WFM · 4 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 66 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 1,799 | 1,917 |
| 2025 | 84 | 43 | 24 | 17 | 1,813 | 1,912 |
| 2024 | 59 | 32 | 9 | 18 | 1,777 | 1,849 |
| 2023 | 44 | 22 | 9 | 13 | 1,644 | 1,725 |
| 2022 | 27 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 1,720 | 1,838 |
| 2021 | 46 | 25 | 6 | 15 | 1,823 | 1,895 |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2,056 | 1,896 |
| 2019 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 1,910 | 1,960 |
| 2018 | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 2,021 | 2,021 |
| 2017 | 43 | 26 | 2 | 15 | 1,977 | 1,989 |
| 2016 | 42 | 24 | 15 | 3 | 1,870 | 2,059 |
| 2015 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1,904 | 1,904 |
| 2014 | 59 | 25 | 9 | 25 | 2,020 | 1,976 |
| 2013 | 60 | 36 | 5 | 19 | 2,031 | 1,988 |
| 2012 | 42 | 17 | 8 | 17 | 2,161 | 1,961 |
Where Mohammed Buirzayqah has played
Libya (37) · United Arab Emirates (15) · Egypt (12) · Iraq (2) · Oman (2) · Qatar (1) · Serbia (1) · Tunisia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohammed Buirzayqah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohammed Buirzayqah's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 100.0% | 23.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 23.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Buirzayqah usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Buirzayqah usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Buirzayqah usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 54.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Mohammed Buirzayqah's chess games
All 30 games by Mohammed Buirzayqah in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 7 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Said Issa Shimas | 1,702 | Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Open B | C18 |
| Dec 2021 | Adam Boulaares | 1,696 | 1st Sousse BICA Open | B07 |
| Dec 2021 | Salem Abdulrahim | 1,654 | 1st Sousse BICA Open | B53 |
| Dec 2018 | Salman Al Mahmood | 1,639 | ch-Arab | A45 |
| Nov 2023 | Paula Oviedo Acosta | 1,639 | ch-World Amateur U2000 | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Sousse BICA Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,826 |
| ch-Arab | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,928 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,544 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,545 |
| 22nd Alexandria Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,870 |
| Qatar Masters Open B | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,700 |
| chT-African Club | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohammed Buirzayqah's chess games?
30 games by Mohammed Buirzayqah, from Jul 2013 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 Mohammed Buirzayqah has played.
What does Mohammed Buirzayqah play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Mohammed Buirzayqah opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohammed Buirzayqah answers 1...d6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games).
What openings does Mohammed Buirzayqah play as White?
As White, Mohammed Buirzayqah's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohammed Buirzayqah play as Black?
As Black, Mohammed Buirzayqah most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Mohammed Buirzayqah's FIDE rating?
Mohammed Buirzayqah is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Mohammed Buirzayqah played?
Our database contains 30 games by Mohammed Buirzayqah, covering Jul 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohammed Buirzayqah?
30 games by Mohammed Buirzayqah 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.