Prepare against Nasir Rizvi
United Kingdom · World #30,919 classical · FIDE ID 1800540
When preparing against Nasir Rizvi, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation as White, 46.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 146 games by Nasir Rizvi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nasir Rizvi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nasir Rizvi 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 | 1,980 | 2,165 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 2,101 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,109 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 64 | 20 | 62 | 43.8% |
| As White | 73 | 34 | 12 | 27 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 73 | 30 | 8 | 35 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nasir Rizvi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nasir Rizvi's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 60.3% | 55.7% |
| c4 | 19 | 26.0% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 10 | 13.7% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Rizvi usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Rizvi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Rizvi usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 57.9% score
- …f5 (32% of these games) — Rizvi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Rizvi usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Rizvi usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 51.6% | 59.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 78.8% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Nasir Rizvi's chess games
All 146 games by Nasir Rizvi 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: 64 wins, 20 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 30 | 14/5/11 | 46.7% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Keith C Arkell | 2,381 | Checkmate Covid Rematch | D00 |
| May 2020 | Mark Josse | 2,235 | English Online Blitz Gp2 | D00 |
| Jun 2021 | Joseph P Conlon | 2,211 | Checkmate Covid Rematch | B07 |
| Apr 2022 | David Okike | 2,157 | ECF Charity Marathon UKR | B78 |
| Aug 2010 | Victor G L Jones | 2,105 | Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 54 | 31.5 | 2,041 |
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 29 | 13.5 | 2,033 |
| ch-WLS | 1994 | 12 | 6 | 2,257 |
| ch-EU U16 | 1992 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,213 |
| London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,992 |
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 6 | 5 | 1,922 |
| Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,142 |
| English Online Blitz Gp1 | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nasir Rizvi's chess games?
146 games by Nasir Rizvi, 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 Nasir Rizvi has played.
What does Nasir Rizvi play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Nasir Rizvi opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nasir Rizvi answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Nasir Rizvi play as White?
As White, Nasir Rizvi's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nasir Rizvi play as Black?
As Black, Nasir Rizvi most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Nasir Rizvi's FIDE rating?
Nasir Rizvi is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Nasir Rizvi played?
Our database contains 146 games by Nasir Rizvi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 20 draws, 62 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nasir Rizvi?
146 games by Nasir Rizvi 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.