Prepare against Niaz Murshed
GM · BGD · World #2,932 classical · FIDE ID 10200010
When preparing against Niaz Murshed, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 1,489 games by Niaz Murshed, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Niaz Murshed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niaz Murshed 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 | 2,342 | 2,490 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,457 | 2,496 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,413 | 2,476 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,489 | 594 | 554 | 341 | 39.9% |
| As White | 754 | 345 | 277 | 132 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 735 | 249 | 277 | 209 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niaz Murshed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niaz Murshed's side.
First moves as White (754 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 531 | 70.4% | 64.2% |
| Nf3 | 105 | 13.9% | 61.9% |
| c4 | 85 | 11.3% | 64.1% |
| e4 | 33 | 4.4% | 69.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 64.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Murshed usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Murshed usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Murshed usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Murshed usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Murshed usually continues c4 (69.6% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Murshed usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (381 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 128 | 33.6% | 57.4% |
| e6 | 72 | 18.9% | 60.4% |
| g6 | 69 | 18.1% | 56.5% |
| e5 | 54 | 14.2% | 46.3% |
| d6 | 43 | 11.3% | 44.2% |
| d5 | 11 | 2.9% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 104 | 43.3% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 93 | 38.8% | 55.9% |
| g6 | 23 | 9.6% | 54.3% |
| d6 | 12 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 1.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.7% | 62.5% |
Niaz Murshed's chess games
All 1,489 games by Niaz Murshed in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 594 wins, 554 draws, 341 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 115 | 55/40/20 | 47.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 89 | 42/34/13 | 47.2% |
| A17 | English Opening | 46 | 19/22/5 | 41.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 21/10/6 | 56.8% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 32 | 13/10/9 | 40.6% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 26 | 17/7/2 | 65.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 14/5/7 | 53.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 9/11/5 | 36.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 24 | 9/13/2 | 37.5% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 10/10/3 | 43.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 103 | 43/30/30 | 41.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 62 | 26/28/8 | 41.9% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 35 | 11/16/8 | 31.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 28 | 8/8/12 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 28 | 8/9/11 | 28.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 27 | 11/12/4 | 40.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 26 | 7/11/8 | 26.9% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 23 | 7/12/4 | 30.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 3/6/10 | 15.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Parimarjan Negi | 2,651 | 12th Asian Continental Open | C11 |
| Feb 2001 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,638 | United Insurance 5th | E05 |
| Jul 2021 | Neuris Delgado Ramirez | 2,622 | FIDE World Cup | A17 |
| Apr 2016 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,607 | Asia Cup | A30 |
| Dec 2025 | Tuan Minh Le | 2,598 | World Blitz 2025 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Commonwealth | 2017 | 52 | 32 | 2,389 |
| chT-BAN | 2022 | 40 | 31 | 2,358 |
| Dhaka | 1997 | 33 | 16 | 2,441 |
| Kolkata | 1988 | 25 | 17.5 | 2,589 |
| Visakhapatnam Open | 2012 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,455 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 8 | 2,330 |
| Asia zt 3.2 | 2023 | 17 | 12 | 2,347 |
| 3rd Kuala Lumpur Open | 2010 | 15 | 9 | 2,459 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Bin-Sattar Reefat (19 games) · Dibyendu Barua (15 games) · Shakil Abu Sufian (15 games) · Khandaker Aminul Islam (14 games) · Javed Mohammad (12 games) · Rahman Mohammad Fahad (10 games) · Sheikh Nasir Ahmed (10 games) · Syed Mahfuzur Rahman (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niaz Murshed's chess games?
1,489 games by Niaz Murshed, from Apr 2003 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 Niaz Murshed has played.
What does Niaz Murshed play on the first move as White?
Across 754 games with White in our database, Niaz Murshed opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niaz Murshed answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Niaz Murshed play as White?
As White, Niaz Murshed's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (115 games, 47.8% win rate); Slav Defense (89 games, 47.2% win rate); English Opening (46 games, 41.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 754 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niaz Murshed play as Black?
As Black, Niaz Murshed most often plays: Modern Defense (103 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (62 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (35 games, 31.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 735 games.
What is Niaz Murshed's FIDE rating?
Niaz Murshed is currently rated 2,342 in classical chess, 2,457 in rapid and 2,413 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,490 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Niaz Murshed played?
Our database contains 1,489 games by Niaz Murshed, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 594 wins, 554 draws, 341 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niaz Murshed?
1,489 games by Niaz Murshed 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.