Prepare against Elias Sayegh
Lebanon · World #53,689 classical · FIDE ID 5303273
Our database contains 43 games by Elias Sayegh, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elias Sayegh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elias Sayegh 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 | 1,879 | 1,879 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 1,860 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,841 | 1,841 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 27 | 7 | 9 | 62.8% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 73.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elias Sayegh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elias Sayegh's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Sayegh usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Sayegh usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Sayegh usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 96.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Elias Sayegh's chess games
All 43 games by Elias Sayegh in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 27 wins, 7 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Amir Abou El Hussen | 1,904 | chT-LIB | B17 |
| Oct 2012 | Charbel Saad | 1,857 | ch-LIB sf | C42 |
| Sep 2017 | Sara Shamieh | 1,815 | chT-LIB | C55 |
| Sep 2017 | Wassim Salameh | 1,797 | chT-LIB | B00 |
| Sep 2017 | Ralph Ghnatios | 1,746 | chT-LIB | C71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LIB | 2017 | 13 | 9.5 | 1,986 |
| ch-LIB sf | 2015 | 12 | 9 | 1,961 |
| Dekweneh Keshmat Open | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,690 |
| ch-LBN | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,677 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elias Sayegh's chess games?
43 games by Elias Sayegh, from Dec 2014 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 Elias Sayegh has played.
What does Elias Sayegh play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Elias Sayegh opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elias Sayegh answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Elias Sayegh play as White?
As White, Elias Sayegh's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elias Sayegh play as Black?
As Black, Elias Sayegh most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Elias Sayegh's FIDE rating?
Elias Sayegh is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid and 1,841 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Elias Sayegh played?
Our database contains 43 games by Elias Sayegh, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 7 draws, 9 losses (62.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elias Sayegh?
43 games by Elias Sayegh 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.