Prepare against Mohd Hafizul Ishak
MYS · World #81,887 classical · FIDE ID 5734223
When preparing against Mohd Hafizul Ishak, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 37 games by Mohd Hafizul Ishak, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mohd Hafizul Ishak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohd Hafizul Ishak 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 | 1,783 | 1,839 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,712 | 1,905 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,826 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 43.2% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohd Hafizul Ishak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohd Hafizul Ishak's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 68.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Ishak usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Ishak usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …b5 (8% of these games) — Ishak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Ishak usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Ishak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Ishak usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 83.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Mohd Hafizul Ishak's chess games
All 37 games by Mohd Hafizul Ishak in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - Aug 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D66 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D33 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Soi-Hock Lee | 1,977 | Budha Bhandari Memorial | A25 |
| Apr 2024 | Masrin Erowan | 1,942 | ch-MAS | B01 |
| Nov 2019 | Saroj Maharjan | 1,927 | Budha Bhandari Memorial | A36 |
| Nov 2019 | Shahzad Muhammad | 1,922 | Budha Bhandari Memorial | E20 |
| Apr 2024 | Mohd Saprin Sabri | 1,904 | ch-MAS | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-MAS | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
| Budha Bhandari Memorial | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,895 |
| 12th Subang Jaya Open | 2024 | 8 | 7 | 1,769 |
| 6th Puchong Open | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,559 |
| 7th Johor Open B | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,362 |
| Malaysian Chess Championship 2026 @ UTeM Melaka | Open | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,577 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohd Hafizul Ishak's chess games?
37 games by Mohd Hafizul Ishak, from Dec 2016 to Aug 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 Mohd Hafizul Ishak has played.
What does Mohd Hafizul Ishak play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Mohd Hafizul Ishak opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohd Hafizul Ishak answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...b6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Mohd Hafizul Ishak play as White?
As White, Mohd Hafizul Ishak's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohd Hafizul Ishak play as Black?
As Black, Mohd Hafizul Ishak most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Mohd Hafizul Ishak's FIDE rating?
Mohd Hafizul Ishak is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess, 1,712 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,839 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Mohd Hafizul Ishak played?
Our database contains 37 games by Mohd Hafizul Ishak, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohd Hafizul Ishak?
37 games by Mohd Hafizul Ishak 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.