Prepare against Charif Mrad
Lebanon · World #85,281 classical · FIDE ID 5300290
When preparing against Charif Mrad, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%).
Our database contains 86 games by Charif Mrad, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Charif Mrad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charif Mrad 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 | 1,773 | 2,041 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,778 | 1,923 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 2,009 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 42 | 4 | 40 | 48.8% |
| As White | 40 | 16 | 1 | 23 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 46 | 26 | 3 | 17 | 56.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charif Mrad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charif Mrad's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 80.0% | 40.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 10.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Mrad usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Mrad usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Mrad usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Mrad usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mrad usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 57.7% | 63.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Charif Mrad's chess games
All 86 games by Charif Mrad in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 42 wins, 4 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E50 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Daniel Hersvik | 2,311 | Olympiad-35 | B79 |
| Nov 2002 | Chinthaka Anuruddh Galappaththi | 2,184 | Olympiad-35 | B07 |
| Oct 2002 | Ahmed Cedeno | 2,104 | Olympiad-35 | E50 |
| Jun 2008 | Tarek Moudallal | 1,825 | ch-LIB | B01 |
| Jun 2025 | Ghazi Seifeddine | 1,653 | 50th ch-LBN | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LIB | 2008 | 36 | 20.5 | 2,165 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 12 | 8 | 2,331 |
| ch-LBN | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,549 |
| 4th Beirut Open | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,223 |
| ch-Asia Cities 12th | 2000 | 7 | 1 | 1,907 |
| 12th Beirut Open | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,783 |
| 50th ch-LBN | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,568 |
| 5th chT-Arab Clubs | 2003 | 2 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charif Mrad's chess games?
86 games by Charif Mrad, from Apr 2003 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 Charif Mrad has played.
What does Charif Mrad play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Charif Mrad opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charif Mrad answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Charif Mrad play as White?
As White, Charif Mrad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charif Mrad play as Black?
As Black, Charif Mrad most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Charif Mrad's FIDE rating?
Charif Mrad is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess, 1,778 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Charif Mrad played?
Our database contains 86 games by Charif Mrad, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 4 draws, 40 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charif Mrad?
86 games by Charif Mrad 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.