Prepare against Murad Abdulla
FM · United Kingdom · World #3,410 classical · FIDE ID 2403757
When preparing against Murad Abdulla, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 27.1% over 48 games.
Our database contains 515 games by Murad Abdulla, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Murad Abdulla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Murad Abdulla 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 | 2,323 | 2,344 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,207 | 2,207 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,184 | 2,207 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 515 | 210 | 101 | 203 | 40.8% |
| As White | 258 | 118 | 55 | 85 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 257 | 92 | 46 | 118 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Murad Abdulla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Murad Abdulla's side.
First moves as White (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 205 | 79.5% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 10.5% | 70.4% |
| d4 | 23 | 8.9% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Abdulla usually continues Nf3 (50.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Abdulla usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Abdulla usually continues d4 (47.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 70.4% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Abdulla usually continues g3 (86.4% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Abdulla usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Abdulla usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 118 | 92.9% | 45.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.9% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 81 | 95.3% | 50.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
Murad Abdulla's chess games
All 515 games by Murad Abdulla in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 210 wins, 101 draws, 203 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 30 | 12/7/11 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 48 | 13/10/25 | 27.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 28 | 13/6/9 | 46.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 13/1/12 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 22 | 11/1/10 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Sebastien Maze | 2,547 | Titled Tue | B35 |
| Mar 2021 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,544 | Titled Tue | A58 |
| Mar 2021 | Akshat Chandra | 2,536 | 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-A | A43 |
| Mar 2021 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,533 | Titled Tue | B84 |
| Aug 2018 | Kevin Joel Cori Quispe | 2,480 | 20th Barcelona Sants Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 123 | 53.5 | 2,243 |
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2016 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,053 |
| World ol U16 | 2016 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,100 |
| Wch U12 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 1,904 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| Glorney Cup | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,018 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,228 |
| Speed Chess GP1 | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,153 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Murad Abdulla's chess games?
515 games by Murad Abdulla, from Jul 2012 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 Murad Abdulla has played.
What does Murad Abdulla play on the first move as White?
Across 258 games with White in our database, Murad Abdulla opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Murad Abdulla answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Murad Abdulla play as White?
As White, Murad Abdulla's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Italian Game (20 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 258 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Murad Abdulla play as Black?
As Black, Murad Abdulla most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (48 games, 27.1% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 257 games.
What is Murad Abdulla's FIDE rating?
Murad Abdulla is currently rated 2,323 in classical chess, 2,207 in rapid and 2,184 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Murad Abdulla played?
Our database contains 515 games by Murad Abdulla, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 210 wins, 101 draws, 203 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Murad Abdulla?
515 games by Murad Abdulla 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.