Prepare against Nadia Jaufarally
United Kingdom · World #39,264 classical · FIDE ID 443727
When preparing against Nadia Jaufarally, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 266 games by Nadia Jaufarally, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nadia Jaufarally's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nadia Jaufarally 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 | 1,938 | 1,993 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,857 | 1,901 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 1,912 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 107 | 45 | 114 | 40.2% |
| As White | 129 | 55 | 17 | 57 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 137 | 52 | 28 | 57 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nadia Jaufarally's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nadia Jaufarally's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 80.6% | 49.0% |
| d4 | 19 | 14.7% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Jaufarally usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Jaufarally usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Jaufarally usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Jaufarally usually continues Bf4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Jaufarally usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Jaufarally usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 93.8% | 51.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 91.5% | 48.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.5% | 25.0% |
Nadia Jaufarally's chess games
All 266 games by Nadia Jaufarally in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 107 wins, 45 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| D00 | London System | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E63 | English Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E66 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Zhuo Ren Lim | 2,165 | 125th ch-SCO | E63 |
| Aug 2021 | Anapaola S. Borda Rodas | 2,162 | World Cup U18 Girls Prel | C54 |
| Apr 2019 | Martin P Burrows | 2,146 | Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open | B43 |
| Aug 2021 | Adhara Rodriguez Redondo | 2,138 | World Cup U18 Girls Prel | B92 |
| Dec 2018 | Marcus E Osborne | 2,128 | 10th London Classic Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG w | 2019 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,786 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,873 |
| World Cup U18 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,968 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,867 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 1,844 |
| 106th ch-GBR | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,921 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,088 |
| 4NCL 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,917 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nadia Jaufarally's chess games?
266 games by Nadia Jaufarally, from Oct 2015 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 Nadia Jaufarally has played.
What does Nadia Jaufarally play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Nadia Jaufarally opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nadia Jaufarally answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Nadia Jaufarally play as White?
As White, Nadia Jaufarally's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); London System (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nadia Jaufarally play as Black?
As Black, Nadia Jaufarally most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Nadia Jaufarally's FIDE rating?
Nadia Jaufarally is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,857 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Nadia Jaufarally played?
Our database contains 266 games by Nadia Jaufarally, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 45 draws, 114 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nadia Jaufarally?
266 games by Nadia Jaufarally 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.