Prepare against Zain Amir
United Kingdom · World #105,125 classical · FIDE ID 473227
When preparing against Zain Amir, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 38.1% over 21 games.
Our database contains 77 games by Zain Amir, covering Jan 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zain Amir's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zain Amir 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 | 1,714 | 1,750 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,809 | 1,832 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,768 | 1,768 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 27 | 16 | 34 | 35.1% |
| As White | 41 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zain Amir's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zain Amir's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 58.5% | 47.9% |
| c4 | 17 | 41.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 47.9% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Amir usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Amir usually continues Bf4 (27.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Amir usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 41% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Amir usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Amir usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Amir usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 16 | 94.1% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 9 | 60.0% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 58.3% |
Zain Amir's chess games
All 77 games by Zain Amir in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - 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: 27 wins, 16 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Jacob Liu | 1,902 | Coventry Int. Open | D00 |
| Mar 2024 | Heinrich Basson | 1,900 | British Rapidplay | D02 |
| Mar 2024 | Gary P Smith | 1,848 | British Rapidplay | B08 |
| Mar 2026 | Andrew PE Smith | 1,716 | British Rapidplay 2026 | D00 |
| Mar 2026 | Sophie Mehta | 1,701 | British Rapidplay 2026 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,484 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,847 |
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,831 |
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,493 |
| Coventry Int. Open | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,792 |
| 2026 English Schools Chess Championships Final | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,983 |
| ch-ECF Schools | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,571 |
| ch-ENG Schools Final | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,437 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zain Amir's chess games?
77 games by Zain Amir, from Jan 2020 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 Zain Amir has played.
What does Zain Amir play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Zain Amir opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zain Amir answers 1...Nc6 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Zain Amir play as White?
As White, Zain Amir's most-played openings in our database are: London System (21 games, 38.1% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zain Amir play as Black?
As Black, Zain Amir most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Mikenas Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Zain Amir's FIDE rating?
Zain Amir is currently rated 1,714 in classical chess, 1,809 in rapid and 1,768 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,750 (May 2024).
How many games has Zain Amir played?
Our database contains 77 games by Zain Amir, covering Jan 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 16 draws, 34 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zain Amir?
77 games by Zain Amir 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.