Prepare against Qasim Muhammad
Spain · World #61,777 classical · FIDE ID 24500771
When preparing against Qasim Muhammad, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 19.2% over 26 games.
Our database contains 159 games by Qasim Muhammad, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Qasim Muhammad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Qasim Muhammad 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 | 1,850 | 1,925 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 1,905 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 1,943 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 60 | 18 | 81 | 37.7% |
| As White | 82 | 39 | 9 | 34 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 77 | 21 | 9 | 47 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Qasim Muhammad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Qasim Muhammad's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 80.5% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 12 | 14.6% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Muhammad usually continues Nc3 (63.9% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Muhammad usually continues d4 (22.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Muhammad usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Muhammad usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Muhammad usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Muhammad usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 66.7% | 21.2% |
| e6 | 5 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 76.0% | 31.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.0% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Qasim Muhammad's chess games
All 159 games by Qasim Muhammad in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 60 wins, 18 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 11/1/6 | 61.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 26 | 5/1/20 | 19.2% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Jerzy Slaby | 2,469 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Oct 2023 | Igor Bjelobrk | 2,403 | Titled Tue Late | E11 |
| Nov 2023 | Daniel Kozusek | 2,353 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Mar 2023 | Alvaro Valdes Escobar | 2,349 | Titled Tue Late | E06 |
| Aug 2023 | Zurab Tqebuchava | 2,303 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 115 | 45.5 | 2,127 |
| 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,729 |
| 23rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,608 |
| ch-Asia Amateur | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,689 |
| 1st Barcelona Gotic Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,830 |
| 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,647 |
| Jakarta Open | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,892 |
| Barcelona U2000 Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,564 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Qasim Muhammad's chess games?
159 games by Qasim Muhammad, from Oct 2015 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 Qasim Muhammad has played.
What does Qasim Muhammad play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Qasim Muhammad opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Qasim Muhammad answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Qasim Muhammad play as White?
As White, Qasim Muhammad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Qasim Muhammad play as Black?
As Black, Qasim Muhammad most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (26 games, 19.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Qasim Muhammad's FIDE rating?
Qasim Muhammad is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,925 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Qasim Muhammad played?
Our database contains 159 games by Qasim Muhammad, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 18 draws, 81 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Qasim Muhammad?
159 games by Qasim Muhammad 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.