Prepare against Raad Mirza
Norway · World #28,906 classical · FIDE ID 1539434
When preparing against Raad Mirza, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 32 games by Raad Mirza, covering Nov 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Raad Mirza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raad Mirza 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 | 1,993 | 2,032 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 2,045 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,778 | 1,955 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 40.6% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 2,275 rated games against 577 different opponents, across 286 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 399 | 222 | 56 | 121 | 55.6% | 1,839 | 1,927 | 19 |
| Rapid | 707 | 451 | 71 | 185 | 63.8% | 1,764 | 1,905 | 21 |
| Blitz | 1,141 | 653 | 69 | 419 | 57.2% | 1,728 | 1,794 | 12 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 614 | 171 | 84 | 359 | 27.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 1,507 | 1,046 | 110 | 351 | 69.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 1 vs IM · 14 vs FM · 27 vs CM.
Tournament wins
46 tournament wins from 241 events, 21 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 186 | 117 | 11 | 58 | 1,811 | 1,901 |
| 2025 | 360 | 222 | 26 | 112 | 1,792 | 1,890 |
| 2024 | 248 | 152 | 23 | 73 | 1,788 | 1,909 |
| 2023 | 250 | 156 | 15 | 79 | 1,663 | 1,778 |
| 2022 | 139 | 73 | 14 | 52 | 1,646 | 1,697 |
| 2021 | 55 | 35 | 5 | 15 | 1,729 | 1,860 |
| 2020 | 58 | 34 | 8 | 16 | 1,727 | 1,846 |
| 2019 | 302 | 172 | 34 | 96 | 1,754 | 1,851 |
| 2018 | 304 | 185 | 25 | 94 | 1,781 | 1,888 |
| 2017 | 330 | 178 | 31 | 121 | 1,796 | 1,855 |
| 2016 | 43 | 20 | 6 | 17 | 1,763 | 1,791 |
Where Raad Mirza has played
Norway (284) · Sweden (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raad Mirza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raad Mirza's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 60.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.7% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Mirza usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Mirza usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Mirza usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Raad Mirza's chess games
All 32 games by Raad Mirza in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Driton Jashari | 1,851 | Oslo Nordstrand Open | B44 |
| Jun 2017 | Rune Harald Kristiansen | 1,845 | Oslo Stjernens Open | D06 |
| Apr 2017 | Karim Ali | 1,841 | Oslo Nordstrand Open | C01 |
| Jun 2019 | Sigmund Lunde | 1,834 | ch-Nordic Seniors | C01 |
| Jun 2019 | Jan Magne Stubrud | 1,681 | ch-Nordic Seniors | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,829 |
| Oslo Nordstrand Open | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,958 |
| Oslo Stjernens Open | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,952 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 2,097 |
| Oslo Open | 2016 | 4 | 3 | 1,758 |
| NM Fischersjakk (Freestyle) 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,643 |
| Ski Follosjakken Grand Prix 2 A | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,499 |
| Ski Follosjakken Grand Prix 1 | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,624 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raad Mirza's chess games?
32 games by Raad Mirza, from Nov 2016 to Oct 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 Raad Mirza has played.
What does Raad Mirza play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Raad Mirza opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raad Mirza answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Raad Mirza play as White?
As White, Raad Mirza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raad Mirza play as Black?
As Black, Raad Mirza most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Raad Mirza's FIDE rating?
Raad Mirza is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 1,778 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Raad Mirza played?
Our database contains 32 games by Raad Mirza, covering Nov 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raad Mirza?
32 games by Raad Mirza 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.