Prepare against Aba Nassif
United States · World #49,018 classical · FIDE ID 30941946
When preparing against Aba Nassif, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation as White, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 62 games by Aba Nassif, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aba Nassif's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aba Nassif 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 | 1,897 | 2,093 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,032 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 2,024 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 22 | 5 | 35 | 35.5% |
| As White | 30 | 17 | 3 | 10 | 56.7% |
| As Black | 32 | 5 | 2 | 25 | 15.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aba Nassif's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aba Nassif's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 53.3% | 65.6% |
| e4 | 8 | 26.7% | 68.8% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 10.0% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Nassif usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nassif usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Nassif usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Nassif usually continues a3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Nassif usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Nassif usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 43.8% | 14.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Aba Nassif's chess games
All 62 games by Aba Nassif in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 22 wins, 5 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Liran Zhou | 2,152 | 13th Foxwoods Open | C18 |
| Mar 2026 | Aiden Linyuan Li | 2,112 | 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | March | C63 |
| Jun 2024 | Anais Chloe Fiset | 1,966 | Laval Open | C53 |
| Jul 2026 | Currie,James | 1,874 | Quebec Open 2026 | B01 |
| Jul 2026 | Lamontagne,Damien | 1,861 | Quebec Open 2026 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,934 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,784 |
| Kirkland PNWCC Open | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,785 |
| Montreal Maplewood Cup | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,878 |
| Pere Noel Open 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,845 |
| Pere Noel Open 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,043 |
| Laval Open | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,043 |
| Mauricie Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,812 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aba Nassif's chess games?
62 games by Aba Nassif, from May 2019 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 Aba Nassif has played.
What does Aba Nassif play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Aba Nassif opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nc3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aba Nassif answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Aba Nassif play as White?
As White, Aba Nassif's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aba Nassif play as Black?
As Black, Aba Nassif most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Aba Nassif's FIDE rating?
Aba Nassif is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Aba Nassif played?
Our database contains 62 games by Aba Nassif, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 5 draws, 35 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aba Nassif?
62 games by Aba Nassif 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.