Prepare against Ezat Elbaba
Syria · World #15,244 classical · FIDE ID 7600534
Our database contains 68 games by Ezat Elbaba, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ezat Elbaba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ezat Elbaba 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 | 2,103 | 2,186 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,115 | 2,132 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,091 | 2,132 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 24 | 16 | 28 | 35.3% |
| As White | 34 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ezat Elbaba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ezat Elbaba's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 20 | 58.8% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 32.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 59% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Elbaba usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Elbaba usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Elbaba usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Elbaba usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Elbaba usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Elbaba usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 40.9% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Ezat Elbaba's chess games
All 68 games by Ezat Elbaba in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 24 wins, 16 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Sayed Barakat Hassan | 2,359 | Amman tt | A25 |
| Mar 2007 | Arpak Worya Mohammed Qanee | 2,234 | 15th ch-Asia Cities | A43 |
| Jun 2008 | Sabri Abdul-Mawla Sallam | 2,168 | Amman tt | A34 |
| Apr 2009 | A. Altaher Mohd | 2,159 | 16th ch-Asia Cities | A07 |
| May 2006 | Nepali Badri | 2,158 | Olympiad-37 | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 10 | 2 | 2,086 |
| ch-Asian Seniors 65 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,907 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 2,251 |
| 16th ch-Asia Cities | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,271 |
| ch-Asian Seniors 65 zt 3.1 | 2020 | 6 | 5 | 1,997 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 5 | 1 | 2,204 |
| Amman tt | 2008 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,387 |
| 15th ch-Asia Cities | 2007 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ezat Elbaba's chess games?
68 games by Ezat Elbaba, from Apr 2003 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 Ezat Elbaba has played.
What does Ezat Elbaba play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Ezat Elbaba opens with 1.c4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ezat Elbaba answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ezat Elbaba play as White?
As White, Ezat Elbaba's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ezat Elbaba play as Black?
As Black, Ezat Elbaba most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Ezat Elbaba's FIDE rating?
Ezat Elbaba is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 2,115 in rapid and 2,091 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Ezat Elbaba played?
Our database contains 68 games by Ezat Elbaba, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 16 draws, 28 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ezat Elbaba?
68 games by Ezat Elbaba 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.