Prepare against Syarif Mahmud
FM · IDN · World #13,673 classical · FIDE ID 7100108
When preparing against Syarif Mahmud, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 206 games by Syarif Mahmud, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Syarif Mahmud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Syarif Mahmud 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 | 2,120 | 2,373 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,197 | 2,259 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,119 | 2,162 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 77 | 50 | 79 | 37.4% |
| As White | 104 | 38 | 25 | 41 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 102 | 39 | 25 | 38 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Syarif Mahmud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Syarif Mahmud's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 65.4% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 24.0% | 46.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.8% | 12.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Mahmud usually continues c4 (48.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Mahmud usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Mahmud usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Mahmud usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Mahmud usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Mahmud usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 62.0% | 62.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.0% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 76.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Syarif Mahmud's chess games
All 206 games by Syarif Mahmud in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 77 wins, 50 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| E90 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Stephen J Gordon | 2,556 | 2nd Jakarta Indonesia Open | D38 |
| Jan 1997 | Sergey Zagrebelny | 2,480 | Jakarta Open | E18 |
| Jan 2008 | Cerdas Barus | 2,479 | ASEAN Circuit GM-B | A85 |
| Aug 1987 | Pe Yeow Low | 2,435 | 7th chT-Asia fin | A46 |
| Jan 2008 | Rolando Nolte | 2,412 | ASEAN Circuit GM-B | B58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakarta Open | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 2,252 |
| ASEAN Circuit GM-B | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,477 |
| 3rd Jakarta Indonesia Open | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,283 |
| Doha Open | 1992 | 11 | 6 | 2,414 |
| Jakarta | 1996 | 11 | 1 | 2,167 |
| Budapest FS08 IM-A | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,298 |
| World Cities | 1997 | 10 | 6 | 2,481 |
| 13th ch-Asia Cities | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Syarif Mahmud's chess games?
206 games by Syarif Mahmud, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Syarif Mahmud has played.
What does Syarif Mahmud play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Syarif Mahmud opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Syarif Mahmud answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Syarif Mahmud play as White?
As White, Syarif Mahmud's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Syarif Mahmud play as Black?
As Black, Syarif Mahmud most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Syarif Mahmud's FIDE rating?
Syarif Mahmud is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 2,197 in rapid and 2,119 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,373 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Syarif Mahmud played?
Our database contains 206 games by Syarif Mahmud, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 50 draws, 79 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Syarif Mahmud?
206 games by Syarif Mahmud 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.