Prepare against Sief Al Din Holi
SDN · World #131,588 classical · FIDE ID 12200492
When preparing against Sief Al Din Holi, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (23% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (29%).
Our database contains 91 games by Sief Al Din Holi, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sief Al Din Holi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sief Al Din Holi 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 | 1,642 | 1,783 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,785 | 1,785 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,766 | 1,802 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 27 | 19 | 45 | 29.7% |
| As White | 46 | 17 | 10 | 19 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 10 | 9 | 26 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sief Al Din Holi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sief Al Din Holi's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 50.0% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 11 | 23.9% | 22.7% |
| d3 | 8 | 17.4% | 68.8% |
| b3 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 52.2% score
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Holi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Holi usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Holi usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 22.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Holi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Holi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Holi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 22.7% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 22.7% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 22.7% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Sief Al Din Holi's chess games
All 91 games by Sief Al Din Holi in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 27 wins, 19 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Mieses Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Steven Potter | 1,911 | 13th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | A00 |
| Sep 2017 | Peter Michael Evans | 1,906 | 15th Doncaster 4NCL Open B | C02 |
| Jan 2017 | Mick D Riding | 1,898 | Harrogate 4NCL Open B 12th | A01 |
| Apr 2016 | Dean Hartley | 1,832 | 8th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | D55 |
| Jul 2024 | Robert A Dean | 1,821 | ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lugano Open | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,796 |
| 21st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,667 |
| 13th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,795 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,686 |
| Harrogate 4NCL Open B 12th | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,742 |
| 8th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,771 |
| BCF-ch Penrose U2000 Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,585 |
| 4NCL Bradford U2000 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,818 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sief Al Din Holi's chess games?
91 games by Sief Al Din Holi, from May 2013 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 Sief Al Din Holi has played.
What does Sief Al Din Holi play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Sief Al Din Holi opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.d3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sief Al Din Holi answers 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Sief Al Din Holi play as White?
As White, Sief Al Din Holi's most-played openings in our database are: Mieses Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sief Al Din Holi play as Black?
As Black, Sief Al Din Holi most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Sief Al Din Holi's FIDE rating?
Sief Al Din Holi is currently rated 1,642 in classical chess, 1,785 in rapid and 1,766 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,783 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Sief Al Din Holi played?
Our database contains 91 games by Sief Al Din Holi, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 19 draws, 45 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sief Al Din Holi?
91 games by Sief Al Din Holi 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.