Prepare against Tahsin Tajwar Zia
FM · BGD · World #2,445 classical · FIDE ID 10211888
When preparing against Tahsin Tajwar Zia, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 19.4% over 31 games.
Our database contains 1,427 games by Tahsin Tajwar Zia, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tahsin Tajwar Zia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tahsin Tajwar Zia 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 | 2,362 | 2,374 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,292 | 2,292 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,155 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,427 | 558 | 294 | 575 | 39.1% |
| As White | 716 | 302 | 145 | 269 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 711 | 256 | 149 | 306 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tahsin Tajwar Zia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tahsin Tajwar Zia's side.
First moves as White (716 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 481 | 67.2% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 148 | 20.7% | 50.3% |
| e4 | 71 | 9.9% | 58.5% |
| c4 | 16 | 2.2% | 71.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Zia usually continues c4 (51.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Zia usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Zia usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 50.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Zia usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Zia usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Zia usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (354 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 228 | 64.4% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 79 | 22.3% | 44.9% |
| e6 | 25 | 7.1% | 54.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 3.4% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 6 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 99 | 45.6% | 46.5% |
| d5 | 96 | 44.2% | 41.1% |
| c6 | 7 | 3.2% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.8% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
Tahsin Tajwar Zia's chess games
All 1,427 games by Tahsin Tajwar Zia in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - Sep 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: 558 wins, 294 draws, 575 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 101 | 42/26/33 | 41.6% |
| D02 | London System | 83 | 28/16/39 | 33.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 55 | 22/14/19 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 46 | 17/8/21 | 37.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 45 | 21/6/18 | 46.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 30 | 11/9/10 | 36.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 30 | 16/3/11 | 53.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 75 | 33/14/28 | 44.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 47 | 15/14/18 | 31.9% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 44 | 9/13/22 | 20.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 43 | 15/8/20 | 34.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 40 | 14/11/15 | 35.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 37 | 13/10/14 | 35.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 33 | 13/7/13 | 39.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 31 | 6/8/17 | 19.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 28 | 8/4/16 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 10/2/13 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | D Naroditsky | 2,619 | Titled Tue Early | E62 |
| Jan 2025 | Adam Kozak | 2,595 | Titled Tue Early | A33 |
| Nov 2020 | Sebastien Maze | 2,557 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Feb 2025 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,552 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Oct 2020 | Sergey Grigoriants | 2,546 | Titled Tue | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 631 | 276.5 | 2,234 |
| chT-BAN | 2022 | 36 | 12.5 | 2,145 |
| chT-BAN Premier | 2022 | 18 | 9 | 2,245 |
| Dhaka Walton Open | 2024 | 18 | 14 | 2,302 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 18 | 7 | 2,160 |
| Asia zt 3.2 | 2023 | 17 | 10 | 2,232 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 2 | 2020 | 16 | 8 | 2,286 |
| ch-BAN 48th | 2024 | 13 | 7 | 2,269 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rahman Mohammad Fahad (23 games) · Biswas Subrota (17 games) · Reja Neer Manon (17 games) · Khandaker Aminul Islam (15 games) · Syed Mahfuzur Rahman (15 games) · Shakil Abu Sufian (11 games) · Sheikh Nasir Ahmed (10 games) · Sohel Chowdhury (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tahsin Tajwar Zia's chess games?
1,427 games by Tahsin Tajwar Zia, from Jul 2013 to Sep 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 Tahsin Tajwar Zia has played.
What does Tahsin Tajwar Zia play on the first move as White?
Across 716 games with White in our database, Tahsin Tajwar Zia opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tahsin Tajwar Zia answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Tahsin Tajwar Zia play as White?
As White, Tahsin Tajwar Zia's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (101 games, 41.6% win rate); London System (83 games, 33.7% win rate); Indian Defense (55 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 716 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tahsin Tajwar Zia play as Black?
As Black, Tahsin Tajwar Zia most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (75 games, 44.0% win rate); Indian Defense (47 games, 31.9% win rate); Sicilian (44 games, 20.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 711 games.
What is Tahsin Tajwar Zia's FIDE rating?
Tahsin Tajwar Zia is currently rated 2,362 in classical chess, 2,292 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (May 2025).
How many games has Tahsin Tajwar Zia played?
Our database contains 1,427 games by Tahsin Tajwar Zia, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 558 wins, 294 draws, 575 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tahsin Tajwar Zia?
1,427 games by Tahsin Tajwar Zia 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.