Prepare against Zulfikar Sali
United Kingdom · World #15,198 classical · FIDE ID 415014
Our database contains 61 games by Zulfikar Sali, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zulfikar Sali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zulfikar Sali 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 | 2,103 | 2,205 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,205 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 40 | 5 | 16 | 65.6% |
| As White | 30 | 21 | 2 | 7 | 70.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 19 | 3 | 9 | 61.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zulfikar Sali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zulfikar Sali's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 90.0% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 72.2% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Sali usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Sali usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Sali usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sali usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 69.2% |
Zulfikar Sali's chess games
All 61 games by Zulfikar Sali in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Jul 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: 40 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Jason Cao | 2,423 | Victoria Grand Pacific Open | B40 |
| Mar 2016 | Nino Maisuradze | 2,350 | 10th Victoria Grand Pacific Open | E76 |
| May 2018 | John C. Yoos | 2,316 | Keres Memorial 43rd | B88 |
| Feb 2019 | Davaaochir Nyamdorj | 2,282 | British Columbia Open | B52 |
| Apr 2018 | Keith MacKinnon | 2,280 | Victoria Grand Pacific Open | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia Open | 2019 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,198 |
| Victoria Open | 2019 | 10 | 8 | 2,299 |
| Victoria Grand Pacific Open | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2,279 |
| Canadian Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,015 |
| Keres Memorial 43rd | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,260 |
| Victoria Taylor Memorial | 2018 | 5 | 5 | 2,417 |
| Victoria Open RR | 2018 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,443 |
| 10th Victoria Grand Pacific Open | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 2,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zulfikar Sali's chess games?
61 games by Zulfikar Sali, from Oct 2007 to Jul 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 Zulfikar Sali has played.
What does Zulfikar Sali play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Zulfikar Sali opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zulfikar Sali answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zulfikar Sali play as White?
As White, Zulfikar Sali's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zulfikar Sali play as Black?
As Black, Zulfikar Sali most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Zulfikar Sali's FIDE rating?
Zulfikar Sali is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Zulfikar Sali played?
Our database contains 61 games by Zulfikar Sali, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (65.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zulfikar Sali?
61 games by Zulfikar Sali 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.