Prepare against Farid Tamer Waguih
FM · Egypt · World #9,131 classical · FIDE ID 10685723
When preparing against Farid Tamer Waguih, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%).
Our database contains 129 games by Farid Tamer Waguih, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Farid Tamer Waguih's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Farid Tamer Waguih 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 | 2,184 | 2,302 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,307 | 2,313 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,196 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 52 | 11 | 66 | 40.3% |
| As White | 63 | 25 | 5 | 33 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 66 | 27 | 6 | 33 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Farid Tamer Waguih's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Farid Tamer Waguih's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 65.1% | 42.7% |
| e4 | 20 | 31.7% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 42.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Waguih usually continues Nf3 (38.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Waguih usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Waguih usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Waguih usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Waguih usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Waguih usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 81.8% | 57.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 57.9% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 42.1% | 37.5% |
Farid Tamer Waguih's chess games
All 129 games by Farid Tamer Waguih in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2021 - Aug 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: 52 wins, 11 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E09 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Aug 2025 | Titas Stremavicius | 2,549 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | B60 |
| May 2025 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,484 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| May 2025 | Nikoloz Petriashvili | 2,468 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Mar 2025 | Antoine Bournel | 2,423 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 68 | 30.5 | 2,265 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,245 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,270 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | 2025 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,090 |
| ch-Africa | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,242 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 7 | 1 | 2,038 |
| Youth Arab Chess Championship 2026 | Open U18 | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,360 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Farid Tamer Waguih's chess games?
129 games by Farid Tamer Waguih, from Feb 2021 to Aug 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 Farid Tamer Waguih has played.
What does Farid Tamer Waguih play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Farid Tamer Waguih opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Farid Tamer Waguih answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Farid Tamer Waguih play as White?
As White, Farid Tamer Waguih's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (11 games, 36.4% win rate); London System (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Farid Tamer Waguih play as Black?
As Black, Farid Tamer Waguih most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Farid Tamer Waguih's FIDE rating?
Farid Tamer Waguih is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,307 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Farid Tamer Waguih played?
Our database contains 129 games by Farid Tamer Waguih, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 11 draws, 66 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Farid Tamer Waguih?
129 games by Farid Tamer Waguih 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.