Prepare against Rani Hamid
WIM · BGD · World #54,611 classical · FIDE ID 10200096
Our database contains 702 games by Rani Hamid, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rani Hamid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rani Hamid 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 | 1,875 | 2,189 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 2,046 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,884 | 1,970 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 702 | 278 | 130 | 294 | 39.6% |
| As White | 345 | 151 | 69 | 125 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 357 | 127 | 61 | 169 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rani Hamid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rani Hamid's side.
First moves as White (345 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 340 | 98.6% | 53.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.9% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Hamid usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Hamid usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Hamid usually continues d4 (67.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 83.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hamid usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Hamid usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Hamid usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 192 | 98.0% | 47.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 93 | 73.8% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 32 | 25.4% | 34.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Rani Hamid's chess games
All 702 games by Rani Hamid in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 278 wins, 130 draws, 294 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 68 | 20/15/33 | 29.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 14/4/15 | 42.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 10/4/14 | 35.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 129 | 50/21/58 | 38.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 13/4/11 | 46.4% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 14 | 2/1/11 | 14.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Evgeni Vasiukov | 2,500 | Tehran Open | B01 |
| Dec 1994 | Ainur Sofieva | 2,385 | Olympiad Women-31 | A04 |
| Oct 2002 | Szidonia Lazarne Vajda | 2,365 | Olympiad Women-35 | B92 |
| Jan 2004 | M.B. Muralidharan | 2,341 | 1st Chennai WinTV Open | B33 |
| Jan 1992 | Richard J D Tozer | 2,340 | 79th ch-BCF | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BAN w | 2024 | 42 | 28 | 1,854 |
| Asia zt 3.2 w | 2023 | 17 | 9 | 1,720 |
| Olympiad Women-34 | 2000 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,235 |
| Olympiad-26 | 1984 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,223 |
| Olympiad Women-31 | 1994 | 12 | 5 | 2,158 |
| Olympiad Women-36 | 2004 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,099 |
| Olympiad-30 | 1992 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,230 |
| ch-BAN w 31st | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,005 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nazrana Khan (16 games) · Sharmin Shirin Sultana (16 games) · Anjum Noshin (14 games) · Walijah Ahmed (12 games) · Tasnim Kazi Zarin (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rani Hamid's chess games?
702 games by Rani Hamid, from Apr 2003 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 Rani Hamid has played.
What does Rani Hamid play on the first move as White?
Across 345 games with White in our database, Rani Hamid opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rani Hamid answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Rani Hamid play as White?
As White, Rani Hamid's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (68 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (28 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 345 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rani Hamid play as Black?
As Black, Rani Hamid most often plays: Sicilian (129 games, 38.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 357 games.
What is Rani Hamid's FIDE rating?
Rani Hamid is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 1,884 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Rani Hamid played?
Our database contains 702 games by Rani Hamid, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 278 wins, 130 draws, 294 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rani Hamid?
702 games by Rani Hamid 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.