Prepare against Gabriel Saad
France · World #8,104 classical · FIDE ID 551044188
When preparing against Gabriel Saad, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Gabriel Saad, covering Jun 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Gabriel Saad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriel Saad 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 | 2,204 | 2,229 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,228 | 2,228 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,242 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 23.3% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 1,240 rated games against 882 different opponents, across 211 events in 4 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 | 568 | 284 | 95 | 189 | 50.0% | 1,961 | 2,020 | 13 |
| Rapid | 417 | 278 | 31 | 108 | 66.7% | 1,760 | 1,909 | 27 |
| Blitz | 238 | 170 | 18 | 50 | 71.4% | 1,750 | 1,950 | 26 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 424 | 141 | 69 | 214 | 33.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 684 | 509 | 70 | 105 | 74.4% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs GM · 5 vs IM · 39 vs FM · 21 vs CM · 3 vs WIM · 4 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
27 tournament wins from 143 events, 18 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 167 | 98 | 17 | 52 | 2,022 | 2,127 |
| 2025 | 306 | 168 | 50 | 88 | 2,028 | 2,129 |
| 2024 | 250 | 153 | 28 | 69 | 1,950 | 2,082 |
| 2023 | 191 | 133 | 25 | 33 | 1,737 | 1,938 |
| 2022 | 144 | 98 | 12 | 34 | 1,643 | 1,783 |
| 2021 | 59 | 32 | 7 | 20 | 1,514 | 1,564 |
| 2020 | 51 | 23 | 3 | 25 | 1,518 | 1,416 |
| 2019 | 63 | 32 | 5 | 26 | 1,384 | 1,374 |
| 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1,386 | 986 |
Where Gabriel Saad has played
France (198) · Spain (8) · Germany (3) · Italy (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriel Saad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriel Saad's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Saad usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Saad usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Saad usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Gabriel Saad's chess games
All 30 games by Gabriel Saad in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 7 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Vladyslav Larkin | 2,500 | ch-Malopolska 2026 | A16 |
| Aug 2025 | Pere Garriga Cazorla | 2,490 | 26th Sants Open | C70 |
| Jan 2025 | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | 2,356 | 50th Seville Open | B10 |
| Jun 2026 | Krzysztof Szczurek | 2,273 | ch-Malopolska 2026 | B99 |
| Jun 2026 | Varvara Matskevich | 2,040 | ch-Malopolska 2026 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Malopolska 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,411 |
| 28th OIBM | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2,065 |
| 50th Seville Open | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2,186 |
| 5. Open Hvar 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,073 |
| 4th Munich Whitsun Open A | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,902 |
| 26th Sants Open | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,435 |
| 41st Cappelle Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,084 |
| 22nd Vandoeuvre Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriel Saad's chess games?
30 games by Gabriel Saad, from Jun 2019 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 Gabriel Saad has played.
What does Gabriel Saad play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Gabriel Saad opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriel Saad answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gabriel Saad play as White?
As White, Gabriel Saad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriel Saad play as Black?
As Black, Gabriel Saad most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Gabriel Saad's FIDE rating?
Gabriel Saad is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess, 2,228 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Gabriel Saad played?
Our database contains 30 games by Gabriel Saad, covering Jun 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriel Saad?
30 games by Gabriel Saad 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.