Prepare against Emad Madi
LBY · World #20,322 classical · FIDE ID 9200819
When preparing against Emad Madi, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (71%).
Our database contains 33 games by Emad Madi, covering Jul 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Emad Madi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emad Madi 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 | 2,055 | 2,097 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,141 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,171 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 3 | 19 | 33.3% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 38.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 299 rated games against 198 different opponents, across 38 events in 6 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 | 203 | 104 | 39 | 60 | 51.2% | 2,079 | 2,093 | 10 |
| Rapid | 42 | 29 | 5 | 8 | 69.0% | 1,881 | 2,029 | 18 |
| Blitz | 43 | 33 | 3 | 7 | 76.7% | 1,968 | 2,161 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 55 | 8 | 17 | 30 | 14.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 128 | 83 | 17 | 28 | 64.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 11 vs FM · 10 vs CM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 30 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1,996 | 2,085 |
| 2025 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1,906 | 2,056 |
| 2024 | 36 | 23 | 3 | 10 | 1,830 | 1,933 |
| 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1,856 | 2,123 |
| 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1,953 | 2,033 |
| 2016 | 20 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 1,936 | 2,148 |
| 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,846 | 1,646 |
| 2014 | 36 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 2,047 | 2,047 |
| 2013 | 75 | 50 | 9 | 16 | 2,113 | 2,193 |
| 2012 | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 2,167 | 2,138 |
| 2011 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2,332 | 2,332 |
| 2010 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 2,268 | 2,013 |
| 2007 | 33 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 2,191 | 2,157 |
Where Emad Madi has played
Libya (29) · Tunisia (3) · Hungary (2) · Switzerland (2) · Lebanon (1) · Yemen (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emad Madi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emad Madi's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 60.0% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Madi usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Madi usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Madi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Madi usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Madi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Emad Madi's chess games
All 33 games by Emad Madi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 11 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Janos Orso | 2,188 | Budapest FS06 FM-A | A62 |
| May 2006 | Amorim Agnelo | 2,176 | Olympiad-37 | C41 |
| Jun 2007 | Janos Mizsei | 2,161 | Budapest FS06 FM-A | A55 |
| Jun 2007 | Gabor Pali | 2,084 | Budapest FS06 FM-A | B07 |
| Apr 2007 | Mansour Sakji | 2,019 | 5th chT-Arab Cities | E65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 10 | 4 | 2,053 |
| Budapest FS06 FM-A | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,185 |
| 5th chT-Arab Cities | 2007 | 4 | 1 | 2,127 |
| ch-TUN | 2007 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,089 |
| chT-Arab Cities | 2013 | 4 | 0 | 1,868 |
| chT-Arab Clubs 12th | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,858 |
Interactive opening tree from all 33 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emad Madi's chess games?
33 games by Emad Madi, from Jul 2013 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 Emad Madi has played.
What does Emad Madi play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Emad Madi opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emad Madi answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Emad Madi play as White?
As White, Emad Madi's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emad Madi play as Black?
As Black, Emad Madi most often plays: Philidor (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Emad Madi's FIDE rating?
Emad Madi is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (May 2018).
How many games has Emad Madi played?
Our database contains 33 games by Emad Madi, covering Jul 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emad Madi?
33 games by Emad Madi 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.