Prepare against Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi
CM · Afghanistan · World #25,425 classical · FIDE ID 11701137
When preparing against Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 34 games by Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi, covering Feb 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi 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 | 2,016 | 2,046 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 1,930 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,014 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 26.5% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 26.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 214 rated games against 192 different opponents, across 47 events in 8 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 72 | 31 | 20 | 21 | 43.1% | 1,930 | 1,986 | 7 |
| Rapid | 53 | 34 | 7 | 12 | 64.2% | 1,675 | 1,827 | 13 |
| Blitz | 69 | 43 | 5 | 21 | 62.3% | 1,790 | 1,913 | 13 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 79 | 24 | 22 | 33 | 30.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 107 | 74 | 14 | 19 | 69.2% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 9 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 2 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
8 tournament wins from 27 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 2,008 | 2,035 |
| 2025 | 30 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 1,869 | 2,149 |
| 2024 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1,627 | 1,727 |
| 2023 | 82 | 44 | 13 | 25 | 1,718 | 1,799 |
| 2022 | 23 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 1,754 | 1,917 |
| 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2,138 | 2,138 |
| 2017 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 2,205 | 2,155 |
| 2015 | 23 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 1,712 | 1,782 |
Where Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi has played
Belgium (26) · Iran (9) · India (3) · Pakistan (3) · Turkmenistan (3) · Georgia (1) · Russia (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 39.5% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Ashrafi usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Ashrafi usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Ashrafi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi's chess games
All 34 games by Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - Oct 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, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou | 2,244 | Olympiad-43 | C01 |
| Oct 2018 | Haruna Nsubuga | 2,222 | Olympiad-43 | B13 |
| Sep 2017 | R S Kalugampitiya | 2,159 | chT-ASIA rapid 5th | D94 |
| Jul 2022 | Khalid Al Harazy | 2,149 | Olympiad-44 | C01 |
| Oct 2018 | Dragan Moldovanovic | 2,051 | Olympiad-43 | D56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,137 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,826 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,819 |
| 5th Asian Indoor Games | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 2,098 |
| Gesloten VSF-kampioenschap 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,989 |
| chT-ASIA rapid 5th | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 2,207 |
| chT-BEL 2025-26 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,735 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi's chess games?
34 games by Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi, from Feb 2015 to Oct 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 Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi has played.
What does Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi play as White?
As White, Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi play as Black?
As Black, Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi's FIDE rating?
Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi played?
Our database contains 34 games by Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi, covering Feb 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi?
34 games by Sulaiman Ahmad Ashrafi 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.