Prepare against Shafiq Ahmed
CM · BGD · World #15,270 classical · FIDE ID 10201564
Our database contains 203 games by Shafiq Ahmed, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shafiq Ahmed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shafiq Ahmed 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 | 2,103 | 2,236 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,081 | 2,195 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,227 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 89 | 34 | 81 | 43.8% |
| As White | 94 | 47 | 14 | 33 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 110 | 42 | 20 | 48 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shafiq Ahmed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shafiq Ahmed's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 94.7% | 58.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 61.5% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 24 | 36.9% | 39.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 47.1% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 13 | 38.2% | 34.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Shafiq Ahmed's chess games
All 203 games by Shafiq Ahmed 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: 89 wins, 34 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Alex Astaneh Lopez | 2,419 | Olympiad-41 | A40 |
| Sep 2021 | Asylbek Abdyzhapar | 2,409 | Dhaka Sheikh Hasina Open | B13 |
| Sep 2020 | Sharma Himanshu | 2,394 | Joytu Sheikh Hasina Online Open | B12 |
| Sep 2020 | Buenaventura Villamayor | 2,375 | Joytu Sheikh Hasina Online Open | D27 |
| Jun 2016 | Md. Taibur Rahman | 2,317 | Dhaka Open | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BAN | 2022 | 35 | 14 | 2,139 |
| ch-BAN 39th | 2013 | 13 | 3 | 2,093 |
| chT-BAN 1st League | 2021 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,080 |
| 42nd chB-BAN | 2016 | 10 | 7 | 2,200 |
| 43rd chB-BAN | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,108 |
| Dhaka Sheikh Hasina Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,206 |
| 46th chB-BAN | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,118 |
| ch-BAN Morning Glory Online | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,979 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shafiq Ahmed's chess games?
203 games by Shafiq Ahmed, 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 Shafiq Ahmed has played.
What does Shafiq Ahmed play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Shafiq Ahmed opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shafiq Ahmed answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Shafiq Ahmed play as White?
As White, Shafiq Ahmed's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shafiq Ahmed play as Black?
As Black, Shafiq Ahmed most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Shafiq Ahmed's FIDE rating?
Shafiq Ahmed is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 2,081 in rapid and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (May 2010).
How many games has Shafiq Ahmed played?
Our database contains 203 games by Shafiq Ahmed, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 34 draws, 81 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shafiq Ahmed?
203 games by Shafiq Ahmed 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.