Prepare against Esam Zakaria
Egypt · World #8,166 classical · FIDE ID 10604731
Our database contains 40 games by Esam Zakaria, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Esam Zakaria's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esam Zakaria 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 | 2,202 | 2,296 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,248 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,277 | 2,284 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 25 | 5 | 10 | 62.5% |
| As White | 20 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 70.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esam Zakaria's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esam Zakaria's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 55.0% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 35.0% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 55% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Zakaria usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Zakaria usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Zakaria usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Zakaria usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Zakaria usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 75.0% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Esam Zakaria's chess games
All 40 games by Esam Zakaria in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 25 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Abdelrahman Hesham | 2,401 | Cairo Egyptian Open | E92 |
| Sep 2012 | Kareim Wageih | 2,332 | 18th Alexandria Open | A48 |
| Aug 2017 | Mohsen Gabr | 2,313 | 22nd Alexandria Open | A21 |
| Sep 2012 | Ashraf Amin | 2,309 | 18th Alexandria Open | D37 |
| Aug 2017 | Aly Yasseen | 2,305 | 22nd Alexandria Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Alexandria Open | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,347 |
| chT-EGY | 2016 | 8 | 6 | 2,437 |
| 18th Alexandria Open | 2012 | 7 | 6 | 2,474 |
| 5th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2008 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,252 |
| Golden Cleopatra Open | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,942 |
| 2nd Cairo Heliopolis Open | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,757 |
| Assiut Open 06th | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 2,052 |
| chT-EGY 0708 | 2007 | 1 | 1 | 2,674 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esam Zakaria's chess games?
40 games by Esam Zakaria, from Jul 2004 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 Esam Zakaria has played.
What does Esam Zakaria play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Esam Zakaria opens with 1.Nf3 (55% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esam Zakaria answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Esam Zakaria play as White?
As White, Esam Zakaria's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esam Zakaria play as Black?
As Black, Esam Zakaria most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Esam Zakaria's FIDE rating?
Esam Zakaria is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid and 2,277 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Esam Zakaria played?
Our database contains 40 games by Esam Zakaria, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses (62.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esam Zakaria?
40 games by Esam Zakaria 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.