Prepare against Zaheeruddeen Asefi
FM · Afghanistan · World #33,573 classical · FIDE ID 11700025
Our database contains 145 games by Zaheeruddeen Asefi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zaheeruddeen Asefi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zaheeruddeen Asefi 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 | 1,966 | 2,205 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,937 | 2,104 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 2,100 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 47 | 8 | 90 | 32.4% |
| As White | 80 | 28 | 5 | 47 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 65 | 19 | 3 | 43 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zaheeruddeen Asefi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zaheeruddeen Asefi's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 92.5% | 35.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 35.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Asefi usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Asefi usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Asefi usually continues d5 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Asefi usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Asefi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Asefi usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 44.0% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 8 | 32.0% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 79.3% | 26.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 20.7% | 50.0% |
Zaheeruddeen Asefi's chess games
All 145 games by Zaheeruddeen Asefi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 47 wins, 8 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A69 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Mesgen Amanov | 2,357 | 1st Asia Clubs | D53 |
| Nov 2008 | Uriel Capo Vidal | 2,340 | Olympiad-38 | D31 |
| Feb 2011 | Andjelija Stojanovic | 2,318 | 27th Cappelle Open | D10 |
| Aug 2014 | Abobker Elarbi | 2,283 | Olympiad-41 | A56 |
| Sep 2012 | Carlos E. Burgos Figueroa | 2,272 | Olympiad-40 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 13 | 6 | 2,179 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,034 |
| chT-Asia fin 14th | 2005 | 10 | 0 | 2,112 |
| Asia Cup | 2016 | 9 | 1 | 1,907 |
| 7th Leiden LCT Open A | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 2,107 |
| Moscow Open B | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,833 |
| WchT Amateur | 2016 | 8 | 6 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zaheeruddeen Asefi's chess games?
145 games by Zaheeruddeen Asefi, from Apr 2003 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 Zaheeruddeen Asefi has played.
What does Zaheeruddeen Asefi play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Zaheeruddeen Asefi opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zaheeruddeen Asefi answers 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...g6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Zaheeruddeen Asefi play as White?
As White, Zaheeruddeen Asefi's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zaheeruddeen Asefi play as Black?
As Black, Zaheeruddeen Asefi most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Zaheeruddeen Asefi's FIDE rating?
Zaheeruddeen Asefi is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 1,937 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Zaheeruddeen Asefi played?
Our database contains 145 games by Zaheeruddeen Asefi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 8 draws, 90 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zaheeruddeen Asefi?
145 games by Zaheeruddeen Asefi 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.