Prepare against Zahed Miah
IOM · World #79,570 classical · FIDE ID 448940
When preparing against Zahed Miah, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 66 games by Zahed Miah, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zahed Miah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zahed Miah 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 | 1,790 | 1,895 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 1,860 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 20 | 12 | 34 | 30.3% |
| As White | 34 | 9 | 5 | 20 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zahed Miah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zahed Miah's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 67.6% | 43.5% |
| d4 | 10 | 29.4% | 15.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 43.5% score
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Miah usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Miah usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Miah usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 15.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Miah usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Miah usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Miah usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 14.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 56.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
Zahed Miah's chess games
All 66 games by Zahed Miah in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 20 wins, 12 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | John Griffin | 2,254 | ch-Isle of Man | C02 |
| Oct 2018 | Adrian Garcia Ruiz | 1,972 | Douglas IoM Open B | B85 |
| Oct 2018 | Graham Hamilton | 1,968 | Douglas IoM Open B | B00 |
| Nov 2023 | Silvester Sipos | 1,950 | Douglas Major & Minor Open | D00 |
| Oct 2016 | Olle Algars | 1,933 | Douglas IoM Major Open | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas IoM Major Open | 2017 | 13 | 3 | 1,673 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,784 |
| Douglas IoM Open B | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,077 |
| Douglas Major & Minor Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,045 |
| Isle of Man Major Open | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,622 |
| ch-Isle of Man | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 2,254 |
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,800 |
| chT3N-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,913 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zahed Miah's chess games?
66 games by Zahed Miah, from Apr 2016 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 Zahed Miah has played.
What does Zahed Miah play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Zahed Miah opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zahed Miah answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Zahed Miah play as White?
As White, Zahed Miah's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zahed Miah play as Black?
As Black, Zahed Miah most often plays: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Zahed Miah's FIDE rating?
Zahed Miah is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,895 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Zahed Miah played?
Our database contains 66 games by Zahed Miah, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 12 draws, 34 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zahed Miah?
66 games by Zahed Miah 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.