Prepare against Umair Islam
Sweden · World #40,610 classical · FIDE ID 1790382
When preparing against Umair Islam, expect 1.d4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Umair Islam, covering Feb 2025 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Umair Islam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Umair Islam 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 | 1,932 | 1,964 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,932 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,861 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 48.4% |
| As White | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Umair Islam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Umair Islam's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 23.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Islam usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Islam usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Islam usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Islam usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Umair Islam's chess games
All 31 games by Umair Islam in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2025 - 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Max Wahlund | 2,110 | Stockholm Summer Nights | — |
| Jul 2026 | Leo Odell Johansson | 2,053 | Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | A18 |
| Aug 2026 | William Mardh | 1,887 | Kadettallsvenskans final 2026 | B92 |
| Aug 2026 | Viggo Gidlund | 1,837 | Kadettallsvenskans final 2026 | A15 |
| Apr 2026 | Arnav Sharma | 1,814 | Wasa JGP 2026 Klass B | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,875 |
| Stockholms Junior-DM 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,030 |
| Stockholm Summer Nights | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,027 |
| Kadettallsvenskans final 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,012 |
| Wasa JGP 2026 Klass B | 2026 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Umair Islam's chess games?
31 games by Umair Islam, from Feb 2025 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 Umair Islam has played.
What does Umair Islam play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Umair Islam opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Umair Islam answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Umair Islam play as White?
As White, Umair Islam's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Umair Islam play as Black?
As Black, Umair Islam most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Umair Islam's FIDE rating?
Umair Islam is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,964 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Umair Islam played?
Our database contains 31 games by Umair Islam, covering Feb 2025 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Umair Islam?
31 games by Umair Islam 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.