Prepare against Ghayth Tabaa
Syria · World #21,008 classical · FIDE ID 7603819
Our database contains 49 games by Ghayth Tabaa, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ghayth Tabaa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ghayth Tabaa 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 | 2,049 | 2,121 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,082 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,119 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 16 | 11 | 22 | 32.7% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ghayth Tabaa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ghayth Tabaa's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 50.0% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 9 | 40.9% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Tabaa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Tabaa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Tabaa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Tabaa usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Tabaa usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Tabaa usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Ghayth Tabaa's chess games
All 49 games by Ghayth Tabaa in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Deniz Arman | 2,350 | Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | C02 |
| Jul 2017 | Bent Kolvig | 2,230 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | C44 |
| May 2015 | Gassan Bello | 2,118 | ch-SYR | A45 |
| May 2025 | J Ask | 2,113 | Halmstad Open | A46 |
| Feb 2017 | Per-Erik Franzen | 1,908 | Lund Open | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lund Open | 2017 | 12 | 6 | 1,961 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,143 |
| ch-SYR | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,030 |
| Malmo Open | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,062 |
| Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2,035 |
| Lund Lask Open | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,856 |
| 6th Beirut Open | 2013 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,985 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2020 | 3 | 0 | 1,982 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ghayth Tabaa's chess games?
49 games by Ghayth Tabaa, from Mar 2014 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 Ghayth Tabaa has played.
What does Ghayth Tabaa play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Ghayth Tabaa opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ghayth Tabaa answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Ghayth Tabaa play as White?
As White, Ghayth Tabaa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ghayth Tabaa play as Black?
As Black, Ghayth Tabaa most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Ghayth Tabaa's FIDE rating?
Ghayth Tabaa is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Ghayth Tabaa played?
Our database contains 49 games by Ghayth Tabaa, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ghayth Tabaa?
49 games by Ghayth Tabaa 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.