Prepare against Dema Alaa
WCM · Egypt · World #26,277 classical · FIDE ID 54205514
When preparing against Dema Alaa, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%).
Our database contains 112 games by Dema Alaa, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dema Alaa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dema Alaa 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 | 2,010 | 2,010 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 1,952 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,711 | 1,780 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 42 | 7 | 63 | 37.5% |
| As White | 53 | 22 | 3 | 28 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 59 | 20 | 4 | 35 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dema Alaa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dema Alaa's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 86.8% | 44.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Alaa usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Alaa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Alaa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Alaa usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 13.9% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 81.3% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
Dema Alaa's chess games
All 112 games by Dema Alaa in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Sep 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, 7 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 3/0/10 | 23.1% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Yelyzaveta Hrebenshchykova | 2,287 | Swiss Queens Wed #45 | B20 |
| Sep 2024 | Salomeja Zaksaite | 2,194 | Swiss Queens Wed #34 | B13 |
| Dec 2024 | Kavitha J E | 2,134 | Swiss Queens Wed #45 | B18 |
| Nov 2025 | Shahenda Wafa | 2,109 | ch-Arab Indiv w 2025 | B33 |
| Nov 2025 | Ruba Al-Qudah | 2,055 | ch-Arab Indiv w 2025 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Queens Wed #7 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,896 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #5 | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,770 |
| ch-EGY w | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 1,776 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #6 | 2024 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,656 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #45 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,883 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,853 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #34 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,946 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #39 | 2024 | 8 | 1 | 1,829 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dema Alaa's chess games?
112 games by Dema Alaa, from Aug 2022 to Sep 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 Dema Alaa has played.
What does Dema Alaa play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Dema Alaa opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dema Alaa answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Dema Alaa play as White?
As White, Dema Alaa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dema Alaa play as Black?
As Black, Dema Alaa most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 23.1% win rate); London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Dema Alaa's FIDE rating?
Dema Alaa is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 1,711 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Dema Alaa played?
Our database contains 112 games by Dema Alaa, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 7 draws, 63 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dema Alaa?
112 games by Dema Alaa 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.