Prepare against Zharfan Khairulasmawi
MYS · World #124,267 classical · FIDE ID 5784310
When preparing against Zharfan Khairulasmawi, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 32 games by Zharfan Khairulasmawi, covering Dec 2019 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Zharfan Khairulasmawi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zharfan Khairulasmawi 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 | 1,665 | 1,710 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,624 | 1,628 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,645 | 1,645 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 15 | 6 | 11 | 46.9% |
| As White | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 328 rated games against 276 different opponents, across 45 events in 1 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 | 246 | 104 | 50 | 92 | 42.3% | 1,482 | 1,411 | 13 |
| Rapid | 59 | 30 | 9 | 20 | 50.8% | 1,437 | 1,376 | 7 |
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 1,604 | 1,604 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 113 | 28 | 31 | 54 | 24.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 52 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 50.0% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 45 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 1,589 | 1,656 |
| 2025 | 55 | 34 | 10 | 11 | 1,597 | 1,722 |
| 2024 | 86 | 37 | 20 | 29 | 1,623 | 1,517 |
| 2023 | 73 | 27 | 20 | 26 | 1,370 | 1,284 |
| 2022 | 31 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 1,261 | 1,150 |
| 2019 | 60 | 20 | 4 | 36 | 1,243 | 936 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zharfan Khairulasmawi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zharfan Khairulasmawi's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 87.5% | 60.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 60.7% score
- …d6 (36% of these games) — Khairulasmawi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Khairulasmawi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Khairulasmawi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 13% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Khairulasmawi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Khairulasmawi usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Zharfan Khairulasmawi's chess games
All 32 games by Zharfan Khairulasmawi in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% | |
| Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% | |
| Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% | |
| Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% | |
| Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% | |
| Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% | |
| London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Muhd Ikmal Faiz Ab Rahman | 1,618 | RD Classical U1800 | — |
| Dec 2024 | Radzy Razali | 1,578 | RD Classical U1800 | — |
| Jul 2025 | Rajesh Kanna C | 1,439 | 3rd Chess Hub U1800 Classical Tournament | — |
| Mar 2024 | Tavamathie Surendran | 1,428 | 13th KL Master U1800 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RD Classical U1800 | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,726 |
| 1st Gombak U1800 Classical | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,632 |
| 13th KL Master U1800 | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,482 |
| 2025 Chess Hub U1800 Classical | July | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 1,428 |
| 1st KCE18 U1800 Ultimate Chess Master | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 1,839 |
| 3rd Chess Hub U1800 Classical Tournament | 2025 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,718 |
| 14th KL Master U1800 | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,663 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zharfan Khairulasmawi's chess games?
32 games by Zharfan Khairulasmawi, from Dec 2019 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 Zharfan Khairulasmawi has played.
What does Zharfan Khairulasmawi play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Zharfan Khairulasmawi opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.f4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zharfan Khairulasmawi answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Zharfan Khairulasmawi play as White?
As White, Zharfan Khairulasmawi's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zharfan Khairulasmawi play as Black?
As Black, Zharfan Khairulasmawi most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Zharfan Khairulasmawi's FIDE rating?
Zharfan Khairulasmawi is currently rated 1,665 in classical chess, 1,624 in rapid and 1,645 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,710 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Zharfan Khairulasmawi played?
Our database contains 32 games by Zharfan Khairulasmawi, covering Dec 2019 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zharfan Khairulasmawi?
32 games by Zharfan Khairulasmawi 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.