Prepare against Monir Hossain
CM · BGD · World #35,402 classical · FIDE ID 10200959
Our database contains 153 games by Monir Hossain, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Monir Hossain's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Monir Hossain 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 | 1,957 | 2,214 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,172 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,160 | 2,211 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 46 | 37 | 69 | 30.1% |
| As White | 81 | 25 | 17 | 38 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 72 | 21 | 20 | 31 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Monir Hossain's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Monir Hossain's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 87.7% | 46.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 11.1% | 11.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 46.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Hossain usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Hossain usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Hossain usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 11.1% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Hossain usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Hossain usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Hossain usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 93.5% | 46.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 87.5% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Monir Hossain's chess games
All 153 games by Monir Hossain in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 46 wins, 37 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/3/12 | 37.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Niaz Murshed | 2,449 | ch-BAN 34th+ | B22 |
| May 2004 | Gurpreet Pal Singh | 2,352 | 7th United Insurance | B42 |
| Apr 2008 | Sheikh Nasir Ahmed | 2,315 | ch-BAN 34th | E15 |
| May 2004 | Showkat Pollab Hossain | 2,275 | 7th United Insurance | A86 |
| May 2007 | Javed Mohammad | 2,267 | 9th United Insurance | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BAN | 2019 | 28 | 14 | 2,189 |
| ch-BAN 34th | 2008 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,132 |
| chT-BAN 1st League | 2021 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,968 |
| 8th United Insurance | 2005 | 11 | 3 | 2,032 |
| ch-BAN 45th | 2019 | 10 | 1 | 1,764 |
| 10th United Insurance | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,113 |
| 9th United Insurance | 2007 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,192 |
| 7th United Insurance | 2004 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Monir Hossain's chess games?
153 games by Monir Hossain, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Monir Hossain has played.
What does Monir Hossain play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Monir Hossain opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Monir Hossain answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Monir Hossain play as White?
As White, Monir Hossain's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Monir Hossain play as Black?
As Black, Monir Hossain most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Monir Hossain's FIDE rating?
Monir Hossain is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 2,160 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Monir Hossain played?
Our database contains 153 games by Monir Hossain, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 37 draws, 69 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Monir Hossain?
153 games by Monir Hossain 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.