Prepare against Sultan Al Taher Zayed
ARE · World #45,559 classical · FIDE ID 9310592
Our database contains 60 games by Sultan Al Taher Zayed, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sultan Al Taher Zayed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sultan Al Taher Zayed 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 | 1,911 | 1,969 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,948 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,938 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 14 | 11 | 35 | 23.3% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sultan Al Taher Zayed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sultan Al Taher Zayed's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 84.4% | 31.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 9.4% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 31.5% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Zayed usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Zayed usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Zayed usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 83.3% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Zayed usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Zayed usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Zayed usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 19.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Sultan Al Taher Zayed's chess games
All 60 games by Sultan Al Taher Zayed in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Eduard Kanter | 2,367 | 51st UAE National Day | A57 |
| Apr 2022 | B. Vishal Choudary | 2,101 | 27th Sharjah Blitz Open | A81 |
| Apr 2022 | Abdulla Murad | 1,872 | 27th Sharjah Rapid Open | D13 |
| Jan 2026 | Mana Al Kathiri | 1,871 | Arab Clubs | A45 |
| Jan 2026 | Abdulla Ali Almansoori | 1,660 | Arab Clubs | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi President Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,683 |
| 23rd Dubai Open B | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,620 |
| 51st UAE National Day | 2022 | 8 | 1 | 1,810 |
| UAE President Cup U14 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,466 |
| 27th Sharjah Rapid Open | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,022 |
| Arab Clubs | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,977 |
| Sharjah Ramadan Open rapid | 2019 | 4 | 0 | 1,362 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sultan Al Taher Zayed's chess games?
60 games by Sultan Al Taher Zayed, from Jun 2015 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 Sultan Al Taher Zayed has played.
What does Sultan Al Taher Zayed play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Sultan Al Taher Zayed opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sultan Al Taher Zayed answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Sultan Al Taher Zayed play as White?
As White, Sultan Al Taher Zayed's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sultan Al Taher Zayed play as Black?
As Black, Sultan Al Taher Zayed most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Sultan Al Taher Zayed's FIDE rating?
Sultan Al Taher Zayed is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Sultan Al Taher Zayed played?
Our database contains 60 games by Sultan Al Taher Zayed, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 35 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sultan Al Taher Zayed?
60 games by Sultan Al Taher Zayed 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.