Prepare against Ezzeddine Abou Zahr
Lebanon · World #64,263 classical · FIDE ID 5301378
When preparing against Ezzeddine Abou Zahr, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (50%).
Our database contains 37 games by Ezzeddine Abou Zahr, covering Apr 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ezzeddine Abou Zahr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ezzeddine Abou Zahr 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 | 1,841 | 1,857 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,809 | 1,809 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,770 | 1,770 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 16 | 4 | 17 | 43.2% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 36.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2025): 194 rated games against 149 different opponents, across 28 events in 2 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 | 63 | 25 | 7 | 31 | 39.7% | 1,888 | 1,755 | 5 |
| Rapid | 50 | 23 | 2 | 25 | 46.0% | 1,944 | 1,616 | 3 |
| Blitz | 81 | 37 | 5 | 39 | 45.7% | 1,721 | 1,621 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 23 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 8.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 25 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 64.0% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,934 | 1,534 |
| 2023 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 1,505 | 1,439 |
| 2019 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1,520 | 1,560 |
| 2017 | 45 | 24 | 4 | 17 | 1,755 | 1,686 |
| 2016 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1,939 | 1,639 |
| 2015 | 25 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 1,946 | 1,691 |
| 2014 | 29 | 10 | 1 | 18 | 1,989 | 1,656 |
| 2013 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 2,203 | 1,803 |
| 2012 | 25 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 1,984 | 1,769 |
| 2009 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2,633 | 2,233 |
| 2008 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2,190 | 1,790 |
Where Ezzeddine Abou Zahr has played
Lebanon (26) · United Arab Emirates (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ezzeddine Abou Zahr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ezzeddine Abou Zahr's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Zahr usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Zahr usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Zahr usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Zahr usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Zahr usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Zahr usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Ezzeddine Abou Zahr's chess games
All 37 games by Ezzeddine Abou Zahr in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Mahdi Kaouri | 2,054 | ch-LIB sf | A36 |
| Oct 2017 | Mohammad Zeidan | 1,988 | 9th Beirut Open | B18 |
| Feb 2021 | Antonio Alvarez Pampillon | 1,860 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | B06 |
| Oct 2017 | Bernard Jabr | 1,721 | 9th Beirut Open | B10 |
| Oct 2017 | Hani Mikati | 1,693 | 9th Beirut Open | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,714 |
| ch-LIB sf | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,966 |
| 9th Beirut Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,841 |
| 3rd Beirut Open | 2009 | 5 | 1 | 2,020 |
| chT-LIB | 2017 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ezzeddine Abou Zahr's chess games?
37 games by Ezzeddine Abou Zahr, from Apr 2014 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 Ezzeddine Abou Zahr has played.
What does Ezzeddine Abou Zahr play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ezzeddine Abou Zahr opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ezzeddine Abou Zahr answers 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Ezzeddine Abou Zahr play as White?
As White, Ezzeddine Abou Zahr's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ezzeddine Abou Zahr play as Black?
As Black, Ezzeddine Abou Zahr most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Ezzeddine Abou Zahr's FIDE rating?
Ezzeddine Abou Zahr is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,809 in rapid and 1,770 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,857 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Ezzeddine Abou Zahr played?
Our database contains 37 games by Ezzeddine Abou Zahr, covering Apr 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ezzeddine Abou Zahr?
37 games by Ezzeddine Abou Zahr 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.