Prepare against Bakr Hafez
IM · Jordan · World #50,067 classical · FIDE ID 8103607
Our database contains 32 games by Bakr Hafez, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bakr Hafez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bakr Hafez 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 | 1,893 | 2,087 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 2,060 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,906 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 13 | 4 | 15 | 40.6% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bakr Hafez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bakr Hafez's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 50.0% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Hafez usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Hafez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Hafez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hafez usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hafez usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Hafez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
Bakr Hafez's chess games
All 32 games by Bakr Hafez in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Fayez Awawdeh | 2,010 | ch-Asia Seniors 4th | E30 |
| Jan 2014 | Huda Al Najar | 1,871 | ch-Asia Seniors 4th | B22 |
| Jan 2014 | Mir Mahmood Alavi | 1,863 | ch-Asia Seniors 4th | B50 |
| Oct 2014 | Kian Hwa Lim | 1,787 | 24th Wch Seniors 50 | B26 |
| Jul 2020 | Al-saqqa Ahed | 1,786 | ch-Asian Seniors 65 zt 3.1 | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Wch Seniors 50 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,907 |
| ch-Asia Seniors 4th | 2014 | 8 | 6 | 2,133 |
| ch-Asian Seniors 65 zt 3.1 | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,816 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,702 |
| 6th Baghdad Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,887 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bakr Hafez's chess games?
32 games by Bakr Hafez, from May 2010 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 Bakr Hafez has played.
What does Bakr Hafez play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Bakr Hafez opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bakr Hafez answers 1...c5 (89% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games).
What openings does Bakr Hafez play as White?
As White, Bakr Hafez's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bakr Hafez play as Black?
As Black, Bakr Hafez most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Bakr Hafez's FIDE rating?
Bakr Hafez is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (May 2010).
How many games has Bakr Hafez played?
Our database contains 32 games by Bakr Hafez, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bakr Hafez?
32 games by Bakr Hafez 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.