Prepare against Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik
MYS · World #27,857 classical · FIDE ID 5701791
When preparing against Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 56 games by Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik 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 | 1,999 | 2,120 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 2,094 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,071 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 24 | 13 | 19 | 42.9% |
| As White | 25 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Nik usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Nik usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nik usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nik usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Nik usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 42.9% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 57.1% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik's chess games
All 56 games by Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 24 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Ervan Mohamad | 2,375 | 4th Johor Open | B81 |
| Dec 2016 | A.M. Soozankar | 2,345 | 8th Penang Open | C18 |
| May 2020 | Maksim Omariev | 2,304 | Titled Tue | A09 |
| Apr 2020 | Han Schut | 2,101 | Titled Tue | C50 |
| Sep 2018 | Tanima Parveen | 2,022 | Chittagong Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittagong Open | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,041 |
| 8th Penang Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,110 |
| 4th Penang Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,952 |
| ch-MAS | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,847 |
| Malaysian Chess Championship 2026 @ UTeM Melaka | Open | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,986 |
| Kelantan Open | 2019 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,009 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,333 |
| 4th Johor Open | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,378 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik's chess games?
56 games by Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik, from Oct 2004 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 Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik has played.
What does Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...b5 (7% of games).
What openings does Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik play as White?
As White, Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik play as Black?
As Black, Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik's FIDE rating?
Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik played?
Our database contains 56 games by Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik?
56 games by Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik 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.