Prepare against Noor Farooq
Maldives · World #102,017 classical · FIDE ID 16701445
When preparing against Noor Farooq, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 39 games by Noor Farooq, covering Jan 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Noor Farooq's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Noor Farooq 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 | 1,724 | 1,725 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 10 | 2 | 27 | 25.6% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Noor Farooq's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Noor Farooq's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 52.6% | 10.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 42.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 10.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Farooq usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Farooq usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Farooq usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Farooq usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Farooq usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 30.8% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 30.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Noor Farooq's chess games
All 39 games by Noor Farooq in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - 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: 10 wins, 2 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | John Duneas | 2,147 | Asia Nations online Cup | A51 |
| Sep 2020 | Nazrana Khan | 1,949 | Joytu Sheikh Hasina Online Open | D11 |
| Jun 2021 | Awais Ahmad | 1,838 | Asia zt 3.2 Online | E04 |
| Aug 2021 | Chowdhury Marzouq | 1,801 | Sheikh Kamal Online Inv | D00 |
| Jun 2021 | Shahwani Afzal | 1,443 | Asia zt 3.2 Online | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheikh Kamal Online Inv | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,660 |
| Joytu Sheikh Hasina Online Open | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,651 |
| Asia Nations online Cup | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,802 |
| Asia zt 3.2 Online | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,842 |
| 1st Guwahati Open | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 2,215 |
| Online Olym Div4 A | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,463 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Noor Farooq's chess games?
39 games by Noor Farooq, from Jan 2020 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 Noor Farooq has played.
What does Noor Farooq play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Noor Farooq opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Noor Farooq answers 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Noor Farooq play as White?
As White, Noor Farooq's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Noor Farooq play as Black?
As Black, Noor Farooq most often plays: Budapest Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Noor Farooq's FIDE rating?
Noor Farooq is currently rated 1,724 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,725 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Noor Farooq played?
Our database contains 39 games by Noor Farooq, covering Jan 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 2 draws, 27 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Noor Farooq?
39 games by Noor Farooq 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.