Prepare against Muhammad Waqar
FM · Pakistan · World #10,882 classical · FIDE ID 7800193
When preparing against Muhammad Waqar, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 100 games by Muhammad Waqar, covering Jan 1985 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Muhammad Waqar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Muhammad Waqar 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 | 2,157 | 2,270 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,115 | 2,258 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,247 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 35 | 12 | 53 | 35.0% |
| As White | 50 | 18 | 4 | 28 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 50 | 17 | 8 | 25 | 34.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2025): 163 rated games against 100 different opponents, across 21 events in 3 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 | 25 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 48.0% | 1,895 | 1,972 | 9 |
| Rapid | 80 | 62 | 6 | 12 | 77.5% | 1,768 | 1,981 | 12 |
| Blitz | 36 | 28 | 3 | 5 | 77.8% | 1,835 | 2,057 | 12 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 53.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 84 | 54 | 16 | 14 | 64.3% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 15 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1,836 | 2,091 |
| 2024 | 39 | 27 | 4 | 8 | 1,823 | 1,994 |
| 2023 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1,859 | 2,004 |
| 2022 | 79 | 58 | 8 | 13 | 1,802 | 1,991 |
| 2008 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2,293 | 2,512 |
Where Muhammad Waqar has played
Pakistan (19) · Bangladesh (1) · Germany (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Muhammad Waqar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Muhammad Waqar's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 56.0% | 51.8% |
| d4 | 13 | 26.0% | 15.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Waqar usually continues Nf3 (34.4% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Waqar usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Waqar usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 15.4% score
- …Nf6 (92% of these games) — Waqar usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Waqar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 63.6% | 59.5% |
| d6 | 9 | 27.3% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Muhammad Waqar's chess games
All 100 games by Muhammad Waqar in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 1985 - 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: 35 wins, 12 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Rahman Mohammad Fahad | 2,385 | Dhaka Sheikh Russel Open | B59 |
| Nov 2008 | John Rodgaard | 2,383 | Olympiad-38 | C06 |
| Jan 1999 | Neeraj-Kumar Mishra | 2,363 | ch-Commonwealth | E84 |
| Oct 2008 | Roman Burstein | 2,331 | 1st WMSG Rapid Team | E15 |
| Nov 2008 | Luis Patriarca | 2,318 | Olympiad-38 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,270 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,897 |
| World U20-ch20 | 1981 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,139 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,511 |
| 11th ch-Asia Cities | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,326 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 2,033 |
| 1st WMSG Rapid Team | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,251 |
| 1st WMSG Blitz Team | 2008 | 7 | 1 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Muhammad Waqar's chess games?
100 games by Muhammad Waqar, from Jan 1985 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 Muhammad Waqar has played.
What does Muhammad Waqar play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Muhammad Waqar opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Muhammad Waqar answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Muhammad Waqar play as White?
As White, Muhammad Waqar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Muhammad Waqar play as Black?
As Black, Muhammad Waqar most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Muhammad Waqar's FIDE rating?
Muhammad Waqar is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 2,115 in rapid and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Muhammad Waqar played?
Our database contains 100 games by Muhammad Waqar, covering Jan 1985 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 12 draws, 53 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Muhammad Waqar?
100 games by Muhammad Waqar 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.