Prepare against Sheik Md. Khairul Islam
BGD · World #72,738 classical · FIDE ID 10205764
When preparing against Sheik Md. Khairul Islam, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 125 games by Sheik Md. Khairul Islam, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sheik Md. Khairul Islam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sheik Md. Khairul Islam 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 | 1,812 | 2,124 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,066 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,093 | 2,104 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 45 | 22 | 58 | 36.0% |
| As White | 61 | 22 | 13 | 26 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 64 | 23 | 9 | 32 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sheik Md. Khairul Islam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sheik Md. Khairul Islam's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 83.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 9.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Islam usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Islam usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Islam usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Islam usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Islam usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Islam usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 18.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 55.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 25.0% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Sheik Md. Khairul Islam's chess games
All 125 games by Sheik Md. Khairul Islam in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 45 wins, 22 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | M Sharon S | 2,207 | chT-BAN | C53 |
| Nov 2017 | Mahtabuddin Ahmed | 2,136 | 43rd chB-BAN | C44 |
| Sep 2018 | James Mctigue | 2,116 | Olympiad-43 | A85 |
| Jan 2021 | Sarker Avik | 2,042 | chT2-BAN Borsho 2nd | D00 |
| Jul 2025 | Debnath Neloy | 2,009 | GM Zia Memorial | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BAN | 2017 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,069 |
| BAN Walton 1st League | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,912 |
| chT2-BAN Borsho 2nd | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,973 |
| chT2-BAN | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,853 |
| 1st Dhaka Elegant Chess Academy | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,912 |
| Dhaka Powertec Open B | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,850 |
| Dhaka SGS Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,814 |
| GM Zia Memorial | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,843 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sheik Md. Khairul Islam's chess games?
125 games by Sheik Md. Khairul Islam, from Apr 2008 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 Sheik Md. Khairul Islam has played.
What does Sheik Md. Khairul Islam play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Sheik Md. Khairul Islam opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sheik Md. Khairul Islam answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Sheik Md. Khairul Islam play as White?
As White, Sheik Md. Khairul Islam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sheik Md. Khairul Islam play as Black?
As Black, Sheik Md. Khairul Islam most often plays: Caro-Kann (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Sheik Md. Khairul Islam's FIDE rating?
Sheik Md. Khairul Islam is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid and 2,093 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Sheik Md. Khairul Islam played?
Our database contains 125 games by Sheik Md. Khairul Islam, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 22 draws, 58 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sheik Md. Khairul Islam?
125 games by Sheik Md. Khairul Islam 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.