Prepare against Bassam El Zein
CM · France · World #4,184 classical · FIDE ID 5313228
Our database contains 47 games by Bassam El Zein, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bassam El Zein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bassam El Zein 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 | 2,298 | 2,298 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,203 | 2,248 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,186 | 2,186 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 21 | 5 | 21 | 44.7% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bassam El Zein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bassam El Zein's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 48.1% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 33.3% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 5 | 18.5% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 61.5% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Zein usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Zein usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Zein usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Zein usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Zein usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Zein usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Bassam El Zein's chess games
All 47 games by Bassam El Zein in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - Aug 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: 21 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Ilyass Msellek | 2,408 | Esports World Cup 2026 | Last Chance Qualifier A | A41 |
| Aug 2026 | Mosepele Dolphin | 2,209 | Esports World Cup 2026 | Last Chance Qualifier A | A43 |
| Apr 2024 | Marc Llari | 2,182 | ch-FRA U12 | D77 |
| Apr 2024 | Iyad Landolsi | 1,970 | ch-FRA U12 | B30 |
| Apr 2024 | Elisha Sagi | 1,896 | ch-FRA U12 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,829 |
| ch-Asia U10 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,511 |
| Saida Shamieh Open | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,326 |
| Esports World Cup 2026 | Last Chance Qualifier A | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,314 |
| ch-FRA U12 | 2024 | 6 | 5 | 2,238 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,883 |
| Wch U10 | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,379 |
| ch-FRA Rapid | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bassam El Zein's chess games?
47 games by Bassam El Zein, from Sep 2021 to Aug 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 Bassam El Zein has played.
What does Bassam El Zein play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Bassam El Zein opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bassam El Zein answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bassam El Zein play as White?
As White, Bassam El Zein's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bassam El Zein play as Black?
As Black, Bassam El Zein most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Bassam El Zein's FIDE rating?
Bassam El Zein is currently rated 2,298 in classical chess, 2,203 in rapid and 2,186 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Bassam El Zein played?
Our database contains 47 games by Bassam El Zein, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bassam El Zein?
47 games by Bassam El Zein 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.