Prepare against Zarif Haque Afnan
BGD · World #17,817 classical · FIDE ID 10265171
When preparing against Zarif Haque Afnan, expect 1.c4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Zarif Haque Afnan, covering Jul 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Zarif Haque Afnan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zarif Haque Afnan 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 | 2,078 | 2,078 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 2,039 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,005 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 10 | 3 | 19 | 31.3% |
| As White | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 21.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 487 rated games against 338 different opponents, across 70 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 265 | 145 | 41 | 79 | 54.7% | 1,793 | 1,876 | 14 |
| Rapid | 142 | 81 | 20 | 41 | 57.0% | 1,761 | 1,848 | 8 |
| Blitz | 72 | 40 | 7 | 25 | 55.6% | 1,802 | 1,840 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 195 | 58 | 33 | 104 | 29.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 234 | 164 | 35 | 35 | 70.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 7 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 4 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 64 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 1,952 | 2,069 |
| 2025 | 128 | 68 | 19 | 41 | 1,888 | 1,959 |
| 2024 | 122 | 63 | 21 | 38 | 1,840 | 1,911 |
| 2023 | 128 | 73 | 14 | 41 | 1,651 | 1,719 |
| 2022 | 74 | 43 | 9 | 22 | 1,644 | 1,715 |
Where Zarif Haque Afnan has played
Bangladesh (64) · Sri Lanka (3) · Thailand (3)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zarif Haque Afnan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zarif Haque Afnan's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 6 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Afnan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Afnan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Afnan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Afnan usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Zarif Haque Afnan's chess games
All 32 games by Zarif Haque Afnan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - Nov 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: 10 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D19 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Delwar Hossain | 1,951 | 1st Dhaka Elegant Chess Academy | A22 |
| Dec 2025 | Islam Md Mukitul | 1,928 | Premier Division Bangladesh Chess League-2025 | D43 |
| Oct 2022 | Das Mihir Lal | 1,917 | Dhaka Metropolis Open U2100 | A12 |
| Jul 2025 | Kibria Azaan Safayat | 1,846 | GM Zia Memorial | B12 |
| Jul 2025 | H Mohammad | 1,846 | GM Zia Memorial | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia zt 3.2 | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,669 |
| GM Zia Memorial | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,932 |
| Premier Division Bangladesh Chess League-2025 | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,888 |
| Dhaka Metropolis Open U2100 | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,779 |
| ch-BAN U18 41st | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,682 |
| SSPL International Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,670 |
| 1st Dhaka Elegant Chess Academy | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,946 |
| chT2-BAN | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zarif Haque Afnan's chess games?
32 games by Zarif Haque Afnan, from Jul 2022 to Nov 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 Zarif Haque Afnan has played.
What does Zarif Haque Afnan play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Zarif Haque Afnan opens with 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zarif Haque Afnan answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Zarif Haque Afnan play as White?
As White, Zarif Haque Afnan's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zarif Haque Afnan play as Black?
As Black, Zarif Haque Afnan most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Zarif Haque Afnan's FIDE rating?
Zarif Haque Afnan is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Zarif Haque Afnan played?
Our database contains 32 games by Zarif Haque Afnan, covering Jul 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zarif Haque Afnan?
32 games by Zarif Haque Afnan 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.