Prepare against Charaf Bassel
Lebanon · World #31,676 classical · FIDE ID 5300657
Our database contains 258 games by Charaf Bassel, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Charaf Bassel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charaf Bassel 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 | 1,976 | 2,179 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,095 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,118 | 2,118 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 110 | 73 | 75 | 42.6% |
| As White | 128 | 55 | 41 | 32 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 130 | 55 | 32 | 43 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charaf Bassel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charaf Bassel's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 23.4% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 28 | 21.9% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 26 | 20.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 17 | 13.3% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 9.4% | 62.5% |
| e3 | 8 | 6.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Bassel usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Bassel usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Bassel usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 22% of White games, 53.6% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Bassel usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Bassel usually continues Bb2 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Bassel usually continues Bb2 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 29 | 42.0% | 46.6% |
| e5 | 21 | 30.4% | 61.9% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.2% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.2% | 80.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 58.6% | 35.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 24.1% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Charaf Bassel's chess games
All 258 games by Charaf Bassel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 110 wins, 73 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 28 | 9/12/7 | 32.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A50 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Ognjan Todorov | 2,303 | 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | A08 |
| Sep 2013 | Ivan Radulov | 2,265 | 12th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial B | D77 |
| Dec 2008 | Chinthaka Anuruddh Galappaththi | 2,212 | 1st Asia Clubs | D11 |
| Apr 2009 | Talal Alzaim | 2,208 | 16th ch-Asia Cities | C68 |
| Aug 2012 | Andre Filipe Folha Viela | 2,183 | 12th ch-World University | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LIB | 2013 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,098 |
| Montreal Open | 2025 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,029 |
| ch-LIB 41st | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,112 |
| 40th LIB Championship | 2014 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,246 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
| 4th Beirut Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,240 |
| 10th ch-Mediterranean | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,973 |
| 3rd Beirut Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,246 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charaf Bassel's chess games?
258 games by Charaf Bassel, from Apr 2009 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 Charaf Bassel has played.
What does Charaf Bassel play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Charaf Bassel opens with 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.b3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charaf Bassel answers 1...Nc6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Charaf Bassel play as White?
As White, Charaf Bassel's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (28 games, 32.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charaf Bassel play as Black?
As Black, Charaf Bassel most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Charaf Bassel's FIDE rating?
Charaf Bassel is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 2,118 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Charaf Bassel played?
Our database contains 258 games by Charaf Bassel, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 73 draws, 75 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charaf Bassel?
258 games by Charaf Bassel 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.