Prepare against Abdel Rahman Lotfy
Egypt · World #33,239 classical · FIDE ID 10601040
When preparing against Abdel Rahman Lotfy, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 94 games by Abdel Rahman Lotfy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Abdel Rahman Lotfy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abdel Rahman Lotfy 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 | 1,968 | 2,215 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,142 | Apr 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,130 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 36 | 15 | 43 | 38.3% |
| As White | 51 | 24 | 7 | 20 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 43 | 12 | 8 | 23 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abdel Rahman Lotfy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abdel Rahman Lotfy's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 74.5% | 48.7% |
| e4 | 13 | 25.5% | 69.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 48.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Lotfy usually continues c4 (40.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Lotfy usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Lotfy usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 69.2% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Lotfy usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Lotfy usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Lotfy usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 57.1% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 8 | 38.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 18.8% |
Abdel Rahman Lotfy's chess games
All 94 games by Abdel Rahman Lotfy in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 36 wins, 15 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Alexander N Vaysman | 2,345 | Cairo Open | E44 |
| Jan 1997 | Endre Vegh | 2,330 | Cairo Open C | A68 |
| Aug 2009 | Yehya Rahman | 2,293 | 5th Assiut Open | D07 |
| Jan 1998 | Nadi Beshara | 2,275 | Cairo Open | B26 |
| Nov 2007 | Zahed Salem | 2,263 | chT-EGY 0708 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,208 |
| Olympiad-12 Final C | 1956 | 9 | 7 | – |
| Olympiad-13 Final C | 1958 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| 8th Varna Open A | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,039 |
| Cairo Open | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,317 |
| Albena Masters Open | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,181 |
| Olympiad-12 Preliminaries D | 1956 | 7 | 2 | – |
| 5th Assiut Open | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,340 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abdel Rahman Lotfy's chess games?
94 games by Abdel Rahman Lotfy, from Apr 2003 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 Abdel Rahman Lotfy has played.
What does Abdel Rahman Lotfy play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Abdel Rahman Lotfy opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abdel Rahman Lotfy answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Abdel Rahman Lotfy play as White?
As White, Abdel Rahman Lotfy's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abdel Rahman Lotfy play as Black?
As Black, Abdel Rahman Lotfy most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Abdel Rahman Lotfy's FIDE rating?
Abdel Rahman Lotfy is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Abdel Rahman Lotfy played?
Our database contains 94 games by Abdel Rahman Lotfy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 15 draws, 43 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abdel Rahman Lotfy?
94 games by Abdel Rahman Lotfy 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.