Prepare against Rasim Nizam
IM · BGR · World #12,797 classical · FIDE ID 2906708
Our database contains 161 games by Rasim Nizam, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rasim Nizam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rasim Nizam 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 | 2,131 | 2,244 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 79 | 38 | 44 | 49.1% |
| As White | 78 | 38 | 14 | 26 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 83 | 41 | 24 | 18 | 49.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rasim Nizam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rasim Nizam's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Nizam usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Nizam usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Nizam usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 100.0% | 69.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 86.7% | 65.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Rasim Nizam's chess games
All 161 games by Rasim Nizam 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: 79 wins, 38 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A93 | Catalan | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2002 | Sergey Krylov | 2,385 | 10th IBCA Wch blind | B30 |
| Jul 2016 | Stanislav Babarykin | 2,372 | 1st IBCA chT-EU blind | A48 |
| Sep 2010 | Lubov Zsiltzova-Lisenko | 2,282 | 12th IBCA Wch Blind | B31 |
| Sep 2004 | Boris Rositsan | 2,280 | 2nd IBCA Champions | C12 |
| Apr 2023 | Vladyslav Kolpakov | 2,248 | chT-IBCA EU Blind 3rd | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th chT-IBCA World blind | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,183 |
| Linares Blind | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,148 |
| 14th IBCA-ol blind | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,134 |
| 06th IBCA ch-EU Blind | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,177 |
| 15th IBCA Olympiad | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,157 |
| 10th IBCA Wch blind | 2002 | 9 | 7 | 2,360 |
| 12th IBCA Wch Blind | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,284 |
| 14th IBCA Wch Blind | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rasim Nizam's chess games?
161 games by Rasim Nizam, 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 Rasim Nizam has played.
What does Rasim Nizam play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Rasim Nizam opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rasim Nizam answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Rasim Nizam play as White?
As White, Rasim Nizam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rasim Nizam play as Black?
As Black, Rasim Nizam most often plays: French: Advance Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Rasim Nizam's FIDE rating?
Rasim Nizam is currently rated 2,131 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Rasim Nizam played?
Our database contains 161 games by Rasim Nizam, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 38 draws, 44 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rasim Nizam?
161 games by Rasim Nizam 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.