Prepare against Hussain Besou
IM · DEU · World #1,364 classical · FIDE ID 16269950
Our database contains 648 games by Hussain Besou, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hussain Besou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hussain Besou 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 | 2,420 | 2,427 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,180 | 2,180 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,339 | 2,340 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 648 | 305 | 149 | 194 | 47.1% |
| As White | 321 | 170 | 67 | 84 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 327 | 135 | 82 | 110 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hussain Besou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hussain Besou's side.
First moves as White (321 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 180 | 56.1% | 68.1% |
| d4 | 117 | 36.4% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 16 | 5.0% | 71.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 68.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Besou usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Besou usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Besou usually continues d4 (72.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Besou usually continues c4 (59.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Besou usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Besou usually continues e4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 59.9% | 61.4% |
| e5 | 31 | 21.1% | 37.1% |
| c6 | 28 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 110 | 90.9% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 9.1% | 54.5% |
Hussain Besou's chess games
All 648 games by Hussain Besou in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 305 wins, 149 draws, 194 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 21 | 16/3/2 | 76.2% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 12/3/4 | 63.2% |
| E06 | Catalan | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 5/8/14 | 18.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 15/3/8 | 57.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Dennis Wagner | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | D38 |
| Oct 2025 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,587 | Titled Tue | C55 |
| May 2023 | Peter Prohaszka | 2,585 | Titled Tue Early | D08 |
| Oct 2023 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Late | C51 |
| Apr 2023 | Valery Sviridov | 2,545 | Titled Tue Early | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 152 | 79.5 | 2,345 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 28 | 17.5 | 1,978 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2024 | 27 | 20 | 2,216 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2020 | 18 | 14.5 | 1,769 |
| Bodensee Open | 2024 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,323 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,286 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,368 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,251 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hussain Besou's chess games?
648 games by Hussain Besou, from Sep 2018 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 Hussain Besou has played.
What does Hussain Besou play on the first move as White?
Across 321 games with White in our database, Hussain Besou opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hussain Besou answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Hussain Besou play as White?
As White, Hussain Besou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 76.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (19 games, 63.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 321 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hussain Besou play as Black?
As Black, Hussain Besou most often plays: Indian Defense (27 games, 18.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 57.7% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 57.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 327 games.
What is Hussain Besou's FIDE rating?
Hussain Besou is currently rated 2,420 in classical chess, 2,180 in rapid and 2,339 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,427 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Hussain Besou played?
Our database contains 648 games by Hussain Besou, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 305 wins, 149 draws, 194 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hussain Besou?
648 games by Hussain Besou 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.