Prepare against Abdul Hameed El Arousy
IM · Egypt · World #24,867 classical · FIDE ID 10600086
When preparing against Abdul Hameed El Arousy, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 303 games by Abdul Hameed El Arousy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Abdul Hameed El Arousy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abdul Hameed El Arousy 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 | 2,019 | 2,391 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,143 | 2,327 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,092 | 2,327 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 303 | 115 | 89 | 99 | 38.0% |
| As White | 155 | 67 | 52 | 36 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 148 | 48 | 37 | 63 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abdul Hameed El Arousy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abdul Hameed El Arousy's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 52.9% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 57 | 36.8% | 64.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 7.1% | 59.1% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Arousy usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Arousy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Arousy usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Arousy usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Arousy usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Arousy usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 50.7% | 54.1% |
| c5 | 17 | 23.3% | 58.8% |
| c6 | 11 | 15.1% | 63.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.5% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 58.7% | 40.7% |
| d5 | 16 | 34.8% | 34.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Abdul Hameed El Arousy's chess games
All 303 games by Abdul Hameed El Arousy 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: 115 wins, 89 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/9/3 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 17 | 3/3/11 | 17.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2002 | Ashot Anastasian | 2,591 | 4th Dubai Open | E05 |
| Apr 2004 | Fouad El Taher | 2,501 | 6th Dubai Open | B07 |
| Aug 2007 | Ante Saric | 2,499 | 17th Abu Dhabi Open | B90 |
| Apr 2004 | Susanto Megaranto | 2,458 | 6th Dubai Open | B86 |
| Aug 2002 | Viktor Komliakov | 2,450 | 12th Abu Dhabi Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,202 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,488 |
| Doha Open | 1992 | 11 | 5 | 2,290 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 2,268 |
| 7th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2003 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,496 |
| 1st Tanta Open | 1997 | 10 | 6 | 2,390 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 10 | 5 | 2,385 |
| 5th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2001 | 10 | 4 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abdul Hameed El Arousy's chess games?
303 games by Abdul Hameed El Arousy, 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 Abdul Hameed El Arousy has played.
What does Abdul Hameed El Arousy play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Abdul Hameed El Arousy opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abdul Hameed El Arousy answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Abdul Hameed El Arousy play as White?
As White, Abdul Hameed El Arousy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abdul Hameed El Arousy play as Black?
As Black, Abdul Hameed El Arousy most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Abdul Hameed El Arousy's FIDE rating?
Abdul Hameed El Arousy is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 2,143 in rapid and 2,092 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,391 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Abdul Hameed El Arousy played?
Our database contains 303 games by Abdul Hameed El Arousy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 89 draws, 99 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abdul Hameed El Arousy?
303 games by Abdul Hameed El Arousy 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.