Prepare against Bashar Kassar
Lebanon · World #44,156 classical · FIDE ID 5309085
When preparing against Bashar Kassar, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 89 games by Bashar Kassar, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bashar Kassar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bashar Kassar 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 | 1,917 | 1,917 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,067 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,053 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 41 | 8 | 40 | 46.1% |
| As White | 44 | 24 | 5 | 15 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 45 | 17 | 3 | 25 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bashar Kassar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bashar Kassar's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 68.2% | 71.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 20.5% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.4% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 71.7% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Kassar usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Kassar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kassar usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kassar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kassar usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (11% of these games) — Kassar usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 83.3% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
Bashar Kassar's chess games
All 89 games by Bashar Kassar in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 41 wins, 8 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Joe Assaad | 2,188 | 12th Beirut Open | C53 |
| Jun 2022 | Jamal Shamieh | 2,034 | chT-Francophonie Rapid | B00 |
| Nov 2022 | Michel Adeimi | 2,005 | 11th Beirut Open | A08 |
| Jun 2022 | Yakini Tchouka | 1,923 | chT-Francophonie Rapid | B50 |
| Jun 2025 | Fawaz,Mohamad | 1,917 | 50th ch-LBN | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,457 |
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 1,929 |
| Dekweneh Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,691 |
| 9th Beirut Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,334 |
| 12th Beirut Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,894 |
| ch-Arab U16 | 2022 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,545 |
| 11th Beirut Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,073 |
| Wch FIDE Online U14 Asia Qualifier | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,562 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bashar Kassar's chess games?
89 games by Bashar Kassar, from Nov 2017 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 Bashar Kassar has played.
What does Bashar Kassar play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Bashar Kassar opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bashar Kassar answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...a6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games).
What openings does Bashar Kassar play as White?
As White, Bashar Kassar's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bashar Kassar play as Black?
As Black, Bashar Kassar most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Bashar Kassar's FIDE rating?
Bashar Kassar is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Bashar Kassar played?
Our database contains 89 games by Bashar Kassar, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 8 draws, 40 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bashar Kassar?
89 games by Bashar Kassar 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.