Prepare against Anthony Ibrahim
Canada · World #12,256 classical · FIDE ID 2600862
When preparing against Anthony Ibrahim, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).
Our database contains 181 games by Anthony Ibrahim, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Anthony Ibrahim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anthony Ibrahim 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 | 2,139 | 2,191 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 76 | 35 | 70 | 42.0% |
| As White | 97 | 44 | 20 | 33 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 84 | 32 | 15 | 37 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anthony Ibrahim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anthony Ibrahim's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 60.8% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 25 | 25.8% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 7.2% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 6.2% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Ibrahim usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ibrahim usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ibrahim usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Ibrahim usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Ibrahim usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Ibrahim usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 76.5% | 51.9% |
| c6 | 5 | 14.7% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 73.7% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
Anthony Ibrahim's chess games
All 181 games by Anthony Ibrahim in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 76 wins, 35 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Ronald Burnett | 2,445 | Quebec Open | A48 |
| Jan 1989 | Craig S M Thomson | 2,345 | American Open | B44 |
| Dec 1993 | Alexander Beregovoy | 2,311 | Montreal Pere Noel | C11 |
| Dec 2008 | Francois Leveille | 2,307 | Montreal Pere Noel Open | C18 |
| Jul 2009 | Vahagn Voskanyan | 2,258 | Quebec Open U2400 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Open | 2013 | 19 | 10 | 2,141 |
| Quebec Open | 2000 | 16 | 8 | 2,276 |
| ch-LIB | 1997 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
| Quebec | 1988 | 11 | 3 | 2,126 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,069 |
| Montreal Autumn Knights | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,338 |
| ch-Quebec Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,104 |
| ch-Quebec B | 1987 | 8 | 7 | 2,540 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anthony Ibrahim's chess games?
181 games by Anthony Ibrahim, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Anthony Ibrahim has played.
What does Anthony Ibrahim play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Anthony Ibrahim opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anthony Ibrahim answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Anthony Ibrahim play as White?
As White, Anthony Ibrahim's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anthony Ibrahim play as Black?
As Black, Anthony Ibrahim most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Anthony Ibrahim's FIDE rating?
Anthony Ibrahim is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Anthony Ibrahim played?
Our database contains 181 games by Anthony Ibrahim, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 35 draws, 70 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anthony Ibrahim?
181 games by Anthony Ibrahim 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.