Prepare against Sarwar Gulam
BGD · World #70,219 classical · FIDE ID 10205977
When preparing against Sarwar Gulam, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Sarwar Gulam, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sarwar Gulam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarwar Gulam 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 | 1,820 | 1,917 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,962 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,981 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 9 | 10 | 24 | 20.9% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarwar Gulam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarwar Gulam's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gulam usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Gulam usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Gulam usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 84.6% | 31.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 8.3% |
Sarwar Gulam's chess games
All 43 games by Sarwar Gulam in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 9 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Uten | 2,048 | Dhaka Bangabandhu Open B | D60 |
| Mar 2021 | Shahidul Amin Dewan | 1,996 | Dhaka Bangabandhu Open B | D13 |
| Mar 2021 | Osman Shaon Shawket Bin | 1,982 | Dhaka Bangabandhu Open B | D51 |
| Mar 2021 | Sachi Sabya | 1,874 | Dhaka Bangabandhu Open B | B88 |
| Jul 2018 | Kazi Md. Mahbub Afzal | 1,662 | Dhaka Walton Open 07 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka Bangabandhu Open B | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 2,025 |
| Dhaka SGS Open | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,814 |
| Dhaka Gateway Academy Open | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,933 |
| Dhaka Walton Open 07 | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,828 |
| Dhaka Powertec Open B | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,627 |
| Dhaka Walton Open | 2021 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,696 |
| 1st Division Chess League - 2025 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,803 |
| chT2-BAN Borsho 2nd | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,576 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarwar Gulam's chess games?
43 games by Sarwar Gulam, from Jan 2009 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 Sarwar Gulam has played.
What does Sarwar Gulam play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Sarwar Gulam opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarwar Gulam answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sarwar Gulam play as White?
As White, Sarwar Gulam's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarwar Gulam play as Black?
As Black, Sarwar Gulam most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Sarwar Gulam's FIDE rating?
Sarwar Gulam is currently rated 1,820 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Sarwar Gulam played?
Our database contains 43 games by Sarwar Gulam, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses (20.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarwar Gulam?
43 games by Sarwar Gulam 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.