Asefi Zahiruddin
Number of games in database: 29
Years covered: 2004 to 2008
Highest rating achieved in database: 2064
Overall record: +12 -17 =0 (41.4%)*
   * Overall winning percentage = (wins+draws/2) / total games
      Based on games in the database; may be incomplete.

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B06		Robatsch (4 games)
E32		Nimzo-Indian, Classical (2 games)
D45		Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav (2 games)
A04		Reti Opening (2 games)

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page 1 of 2; games 1-25 of 29  Game   Result Moves Year Event/Locale Opening 1. R Phillips vs A Zahiruddin 0-1 34 2004 36th Olympiad B06 Robatsch 2. R Constance vs A Zahiruddin   0-1 48 2004 36th Olympiad B06 Robatsch 3. A Zahiruddin vs M Kumar   1-0 29 2004 36th Olympiad D63 Queen's Gambit Declined, Orthodox Defense 4. A Zahiruddin vs M Mannhart   0-1 56 2004 36th Olympiad A42 Modern Defense, Averbakh System 5. S Maduro vs A Zahiruddin   0-1 52 2004 36th Olympiad B06 Robatsch 6. A Zahiruddin vs P Rowe   1-0 69 2004 36th Olympiad D52 Queen's Gambit Declined 7. A Zahiruddin vs D Allen 1-0 35 2004 36th Olympiad C30 King's Gambit Declined 8. B Olape vs A Zahiruddin 0-1 29 2004 36th Olympiad B06 Robatsch 9. A Zahiruddin vs S Matthews   0-1 58 2004 36th Olympiad A04 Reti Opening 10. A Zahiruddin vs Z Kovacova 0-1 30 2004 36th Olympiad C31 King's Gambit Declined, Falkbeer Counter Gambit 11. E Maghami vs A Zahiruddin 1-0 36 2005 Asian Team Championships C05 French, Tarrasch 12. A Zahiruddin vs A Nguyen   0-1 56 2005 Asian Team Championships E32 Nimzo-Indian, Classical 13. A Zahiruddin vs E Maghami 0-1 25 2005 Asian Team Championships A57 Benko Gambit 14. A Kunte vs A Zahiruddin   1-0 37 2005 Asian Team Championships A48 King's Indian 15. A Nguyen vs A Zahiruddin   1-0 24 2005 Asian Team Championships E60 King's Indian Defense 16. A Zahiruddin vs Sasikiran 0-1 42 2005 Asian Team Championships D94 Grunfeld 17. A Zahiruddin vs D Chinasamy   1-0 60 2006 37th Chess Olympiad E33 Nimzo-Indian, Classical 18. Jasem Saleh vs A Zahiruddin   1-0 27 2006 37th Chess Olympiad A04 Reti Opening 19. D Camarasa vs A Zahiruddin   1-0 50 2006 37th Chess Olympiad D16 Queen's Gambit Declined Slav 20. M Amanov vs A Zahiruddin   1-0 58 2006 37th Chess Olympiad D37 Queen's Gambit Declined 21. A Zahiruddin vs V Marques   1-0 69 2006 37th Chess Olympiad A40 Queen's Pawn Game 22. A Zahiruddin vs T Pitlagano   0-1 67 2006 37th Chess Olympiad E32 Nimzo-Indian, Classical 23. A Zahiruddin vs A A Howell   1-0 39 2006 37th Chess Olympiad B00 Uncommon King's Pawn Opening 24. D Warner vs A Zahiruddin   1-0 41 2006 37th Chess Olympiad E70 King's Indian 25. A Zahiruddin vs Yeh Tzu Hao 0-1 41 2006 37th Chess Olympiad C44 King's Pawn Game  page 1 of 2; games 1-25 of 29    REFINE SEARCH:   White wins (1-0) | Black wins (0-1) | Draws (1/2-1/2) | Zahiruddin wins | Zahiruddin loses

< Earlier kibitzing  · PAGE 1 OF 2 ·  Later Kibitzing > Sep-08-05    Bobak Zahmat: Asefi Zahiruddin played during the 36th Olympiad on board 1 for Afghanistan. He had a great 8/11 score, which give him the FIDE-master title. He is the first chessplayer from Afghanistan who achieved this. GO UNCLE ZAHEER! YOU'RE THA BEST!!! Jan-12-06    you vs yourself: <Bobak Zahmat> Good luck to your uncle! Pretty decent player. Infact, his winning percentage is higher than Kasparov's and Karpov's:) Jan-13-06    Bobak Zahmat: <you vs yourself> Thanks dude! Jan-13-06    petrovalovski: If you look at the level of his oppononts... Jan-13-06    ahmadov: <Bobak Zahmat> Can you give us some information about his bio? Does he live in Afghanistan? Jan-13-06    Bobak Zahmat: <petrovalovski: If you look at the level of his oppononts...> What are you talkin' about???? His ELO rating is 2086 and the average rating of the opponents is around 2160!!! Jan-13-06    Bobak Zahmat: <ahmadov> He lived in Russia. He has studied International Law at University. At the moment he lives in Afghanistan. He travels a lot. He loves travelling. He visits us in Holland a few times in a year. In December he played in the 14th Asian Team Championship in Esfahan http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail... (there is also a photo of Zaheeruddin) In February he will play in Aeorflot Open. In March he plays qualification Matches for the coming Chess Olympiad in Torino http://www.chessolympiad-torino2006... Jan-13-06    Bobak Zahmat: <ahmadov> Here is another photo http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail... Jan-13-06    ahmadov: Thanks Bobak. Jan-15-06    Bobak Zahmat: <ahmadov> You're welcome! Feb-15-06    Bobak Zahmat: Zahiruddin has played during the Aeroflot Open, Group C. His result was 5,5/9. I publish his games as soon as possible. Feb-15-06    lostemperor: <Bobak> do you happen to know Mishtari? Feb-15-06    Bobak Zahmat: <lostemperor> No, who is he? Feb-15-06    lostemperor: A former number 3 orso Afghan player who has lived in the Netherlands. Maybe your uncle knows him. Feb-15-06    Jim Bartle: He's no Leko, apparently, according to his record at the top of the page. Feb-15-06    Bobak Zahmat: <lostemperor> Really? Do you know him personally? Feb-15-06    Bobak Zahmat: <Jim Bartle> Do you mean Zahiruddin? Yes, that's true. He always plays for a win, I think he almost never plays a draw, I know for sure he has never offered for a quick draw. Feb-15-06    lostemperor: Yes I have played a lot with him. He still has a rating equivalent to 2100 Fide now (55). He must be >2200 then and has played in his country's team too. Feb-15-06    Bobak Zahmat: <lostemperor> Cool. Well I will ask my uncle about him, and let you know what he knows. Mar-31-06    Open Defence: maybe chessgames.com can incorporate some of Bobak's info into the bio Mar-31-06    Bobak Zahmat: Well, the winning percentage is a bit lower after the games from Asian Championship is added :) Apr-02-06    Bobak Zahmat: <Open Defense> I am trying to add as much info as possible with the help of <chessgames.com>, his photo is already been published like you can see. Apr-13-06    Bobak Zahmat: During the coming Chess Olympiad in Torino Zahiruddin Asefi will play on the first board for Afghanistan. I will give you all an update on his progression and his results. After having performed amazingly at Calvia (8/11 score), he is ready to reach an even better result this time! Nov-12-06    Bobak Zahmat: Sadly, Zahirruddin played a very bad Olympiad in Torino. One of the main reasons was, that there were too many players from Afghanistan in Torino and because of that he could play much. Nov-12-06    Bobak Zahmat: My uncle is signed to play in the amateur Group of Corus Tournament. < Earlier kibitzing  · PAGE 1 OF 2 ·  Later Kibitzing >

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