Prepare against Syed Abdul Khader
India · World #17,298 classical · FIDE ID 33399263
When preparing against Syed Abdul Khader, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 39 games by Syed Abdul Khader, covering May 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Syed Abdul Khader's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Syed Abdul Khader 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 | 2,083 | 2,138 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,145 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,279 | 2,279 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 17 | 8 | 14 | 43.6% |
| As White | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 619 rated games against 425 different opponents, across 74 events in 4 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 | 180 | 113 | 33 | 34 | 62.8% | 1,645 | 1,813 | 14 |
| Rapid | 177 | 132 | 19 | 26 | 74.6% | 1,666 | 1,899 | 24 |
| Blitz | 167 | 125 | 11 | 31 | 74.9% | 1,820 | 2,039 | 26 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 116 | 43 | 21 | 52 | 37.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 468 | 357 | 56 | 55 | 76.3% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 8 vs IM · 28 vs FM · 24 vs CM · 2 vs WGM · 9 vs WFM · 4 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
20 tournament wins from 72 events, 14 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 89 | 65 | 11 | 13 | 1,828 | 2,056 |
| 2025 | 146 | 100 | 23 | 23 | 1,881 | 2,088 |
| 2024 | 149 | 112 | 13 | 24 | 1,755 | 1,982 |
| 2023 | 158 | 109 | 13 | 36 | 1,625 | 1,797 |
| 2022 | 77 | 44 | 20 | 13 | 1,464 | 1,620 |
Where Syed Abdul Khader has played
Qatar (39) · India (24) · United Arab Emirates (8) · Georgia (3)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Syed Abdul Khader's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Syed Abdul Khader's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 55.0% | 68.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 35.0% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 68.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Khader usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Khader usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Khader usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Khader usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 83.3% |
Syed Abdul Khader's chess games
All 39 games by Syed Abdul Khader in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 17 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Farid Orujov | 2,303 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | C46 |
| Dec 2024 | Gyana Sai Santhosh M | 2,089 | Qatar Masters Open B | D35 |
| Dec 2024 | Saadi Araoune | 2,085 | Qatar Masters Open B | A05 |
| Mar 2024 | Djamel Ferhi | 2,083 | Doha Ramadan Open | B14 |
| Aug 2025 | Shashish Subbiah | 2,030 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,115 |
| Qatar Masters Open B | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,157 |
| Doha Ramadan Open | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
| GEO World Cup-A U12 | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,895 |
| ch-Asia U12 | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,807 |
| GEO World Cup Final U12 | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,694 |
| 5th Athens of the East Open | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,320 |
| 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Syed Abdul Khader's chess games?
39 games by Syed Abdul Khader, from May 2022 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 Syed Abdul Khader has played.
What does Syed Abdul Khader play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Syed Abdul Khader opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Syed Abdul Khader answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Syed Abdul Khader play as White?
As White, Syed Abdul Khader's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Syed Abdul Khader play as Black?
As Black, Syed Abdul Khader most often plays: Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Syed Abdul Khader's FIDE rating?
Syed Abdul Khader is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,279 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Syed Abdul Khader played?
Our database contains 39 games by Syed Abdul Khader, covering May 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Syed Abdul Khader?
39 games by Syed Abdul Khader 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.