Prepare against Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz
FM · Iraq · World #13,831 classical · FIDE ID 4807421
When preparing against Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz, expect 1.Nf3 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 42 games by Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz, covering May 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz 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 | 2,119 | 2,205 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,173 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,061 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 38.1% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 39.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 1,090 rated games against 546 different opponents, across 135 events in 12 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 735 | 424 | 156 | 155 | 57.7% | 1,869 | 1,988 | 23 |
| Rapid | 133 | 99 | 14 | 20 | 74.4% | 1,831 | 2,052 | 29 |
| Blitz | 179 | 110 | 11 | 58 | 61.5% | 1,905 | 1,993 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 305 | 91 | 68 | 146 | 29.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 599 | 422 | 105 | 72 | 70.5% |
Wins over titled players: 31 vs IM · 37 vs FM · 71 vs CM · 4 vs WIM · 9 vs WFM · 8 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
20 tournament wins from 89 events, 13 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 1,879 | 2,059 |
| 2025 | 82 | 50 | 16 | 16 | 1,991 | 2,154 |
| 2024 | 41 | 25 | 11 | 5 | 1,841 | 2,068 |
| 2023 | 72 | 45 | 16 | 11 | 1,826 | 2,009 |
| 2022 | 101 | 59 | 27 | 15 | 1,875 | 2,034 |
| 2021 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 1,675 | 1,968 |
| 2020 | 19 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 1,986 | 2,111 |
| 2019 | 84 | 53 | 9 | 22 | 1,888 | 2,012 |
| 2018 | 63 | 37 | 9 | 17 | 1,904 | 2,017 |
| 2017 | 109 | 62 | 23 | 24 | 1,903 | 2,027 |
| 2016 | 154 | 95 | 21 | 38 | 1,768 | 1,871 |
| 2015 | 109 | 72 | 15 | 22 | 1,763 | 1,912 |
| 2014 | 105 | 66 | 15 | 24 | 1,915 | 1,987 |
| 2013 | 64 | 37 | 9 | 18 | 1,951 | 1,940 |
| 2012 | 36 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 1,959 | 1,799 |
Where Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz has played
Iraq (106) · United Arab Emirates (7) · Iran (6) · Tunisia (4) · China (2) · Jordan (2) · Syria (2) · Türkiye (2) · Greece (1) · India (1) · Kuwait (1) · Oman (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 89.5% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 89% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Muazaz usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Muazaz usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Muazaz usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Muazaz usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Muazaz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 50.0% | 90.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz's chess games
All 42 games by Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Jaza Jamal Ahmed | 2,119 | 37th Iraqi Chess Super League 2026 | A07 |
| Dec 2025 | Sabah Nori Rabeea | 2,112 | ch-IRQ | A09 |
| Dec 2025 | Nasir Jamal Rebaz | 2,093 | ch-IRQ | B13 |
| Dec 2025 | Ali Firas Qassim | 2,017 | ch-IRQ | B10 |
| Dec 2025 | Omar Hama Rawaz | 1,997 | ch-IRQ | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRQ | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,181 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,058 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,112 |
| 37th Iraqi Chess Super League 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| 11th World ol U16 | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz's chess games?
42 games by Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz, from May 2012 to Oct 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 Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz has played.
What does Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz opens with 1.Nf3 (89% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz play as White?
As White, Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz play as Black?
As Black, Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz most often plays: Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz's FIDE rating?
Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz played?
Our database contains 42 games by Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz, covering May 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz?
42 games by Dhahir Habeeb Muazaz 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.