Prepare against Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff
MYS · World #79,347 classical · FIDE ID 5712050
When preparing against Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (78%).
Our database contains 33 games by Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff, covering Mar 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff 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 | 1,792 | 1,794 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,758 | 1,758 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,711 | 1,739 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 66.7% |
| As White | 18 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 83.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 86.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 86.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ariff usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Ariff usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Ariff usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 77.8% | 85.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff's chess games
All 33 games by Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 22 wins, 3 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Zurayusazrul Ismail | 1,779 | 13th KL Master U1800 | — |
| Aug 2026 | Ji Yan Triston Ting | 1,725 | Malaysian Amateur Chess Championship 2026 | E60 |
| Mar 2024 | Marco Matheus Halomoan | 1,605 | 13th KL Master U1800 | — |
| Apr 2026 | Aisyah Mohd Sallehuddin | 1,604 | 1st CMC 1800 Classic Chess @ Busana Menara MARA | A41 |
| Mar 2024 | Muhd Nuqman Zulkifli | 1,585 | 13th KL Master U1800 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th KL Master U1800 | 2024 | 8 | 6 | 1,838 |
| 12th KLMaster U1800 27-28 Jan 2024 | 2024 | 8 | 6 | 1,536 |
| 1st CMC 1800 Classic Chess @ Busana Menara MARA | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,825 |
| 1st KCE18 U1800 Ultimate Chess Master | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,522 |
| Malaysian Amateur Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,759 |
| KLMaster U1800 Fide Classical 4th Edition | 2022 | 2 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff's chess games?
33 games by Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff, from Mar 2013 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 Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff has played.
What does Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff play as White?
As White, Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff play as Black?
As Black, Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Rat Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff's FIDE rating?
Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,758 in rapid and 1,711 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,794 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff played?
Our database contains 33 games by Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff, covering Mar 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 3 draws, 8 losses (66.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff?
33 games by Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff 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.