Prepare against Essa Mariam
WCM · ARE · World #78,663 classical · FIDE ID 9306480
When preparing against Essa Mariam, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 63.6% over 22 games.
Our database contains 188 games by Essa Mariam, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Essa Mariam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Essa Mariam 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 | 1,794 | 1,857 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,719 | 1,747 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,709 | 1,749 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 83 | 16 | 89 | 44.1% |
| As White | 93 | 40 | 7 | 46 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 95 | 43 | 9 | 43 | 45.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Essa Mariam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Essa Mariam's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 82.8% | 43.5% |
| b3 | 5 | 5.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.4% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Mariam usually continues Nc3 (36.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Mariam usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Mariam usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Mariam usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Mariam usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Mariam usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 94.8% | 56.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 60.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 26.1% | 8.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Essa Mariam's chess games
All 188 games by Essa Mariam in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 83 wins, 16 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 22 | 14/1/7 | 63.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Yaniela Forgas Moreno | 2,203 | Olympiad Women-45 | B26 |
| Nov 2024 | Sabrina Latreche | 2,014 | ch-Arab Indiv w 2024 | A50 |
| May 2023 | Daria Chistyakova | 1,947 | 23rd Dubai Open B | A06 |
| Sep 2024 | Victoria Bargan | 1,941 | Olympiad Women-45 | B45 |
| Nov 2024 | Lina Nassr | 1,936 | ch-Arab Indiv w 2024 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 Girls | 2013 | 19 | 8 | 1,585 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 8 | 1,520 |
| ch-Arab w | 2021 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,522 |
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 1,594 |
| 23rd Dubai Open B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,885 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,585 |
| ch-Arab Indiv w 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,027 |
| Asian University w | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,913 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Essa Mariam's chess games?
188 games by Essa Mariam, from Mar 2012 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 Essa Mariam has played.
What does Essa Mariam play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Essa Mariam opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Essa Mariam answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Essa Mariam play as White?
As White, Essa Mariam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Essa Mariam play as Black?
As Black, Essa Mariam most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Essa Mariam's FIDE rating?
Essa Mariam is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess, 1,719 in rapid and 1,709 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,857 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Essa Mariam played?
Our database contains 188 games by Essa Mariam, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 16 draws, 89 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Essa Mariam?
188 games by Essa Mariam 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.