Prepare against Hamed Wafa
IM · Egypt · World #2,534 classical · FIDE ID 10628452
When preparing against Hamed Wafa, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game: Classical Variation as Black, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 1,021 games by Hamed Wafa, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hamed Wafa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hamed Wafa 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 | 2,358 | 2,401 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,363 | 2,382 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,351 | 2,376 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,021 | 502 | 112 | 407 | 49.2% |
| As White | 509 | 261 | 54 | 194 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 512 | 241 | 58 | 213 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hamed Wafa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hamed Wafa's side.
First moves as White (509 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 424 | 83.3% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 44 | 8.6% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 3.9% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 18 | 3.5% | 61.1% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Wafa usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Wafa usually continues Nf3 (49.4% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Wafa usually continues d4 (51.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Wafa usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Wafa usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Wafa usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (254 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 184 | 72.4% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 60 | 23.6% | 49.2% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 161 | 95.8% | 54.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Hamed Wafa's chess games
All 1,021 games by Hamed Wafa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - Sep 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: 502 wins, 112 draws, 407 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 52 | 31/4/17 | 59.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 46 | 21/4/21 | 45.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 42 | 25/5/12 | 59.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 29 | 15/3/11 | 51.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 10/3/10 | 43.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 12/2/8 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 17/1/3 | 81.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 48 | 24/5/19 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 47 | 20/5/22 | 42.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 38 | 22/2/14 | 57.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 26 | 13/4/9 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 19 | 12/0/7 | 63.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 17 | 11/0/6 | 64.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,755 | Titled Tue Late | C50 |
| Jan 2024 | Quang Liem Le | 2,731 | Titled Tue Early | B31 |
| Mar 2024 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,690 | Titled Tue Late | B51 |
| Jul 2024 | Javokhir Sindarov | 2,674 | Titled Tue Late | C50 |
| Oct 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,646 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 779 | 423.5 | 2,333 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 8 | 2,421 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 5 | 2,309 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,120 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,377 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,414 |
| 61st Wch U20 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,230 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hamed Wafa's chess games?
1,021 games by Hamed Wafa, from Jul 2016 to Sep 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 Hamed Wafa has played.
What does Hamed Wafa play on the first move as White?
Across 509 games with White in our database, Hamed Wafa opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hamed Wafa answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games).
What openings does Hamed Wafa play as White?
As White, Hamed Wafa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (52 games, 59.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (46 games, 45.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (42 games, 59.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 509 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hamed Wafa play as Black?
As Black, Hamed Wafa most often plays: Indian Defense (48 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (47 games, 42.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (38 games, 57.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 512 games.
What is Hamed Wafa's FIDE rating?
Hamed Wafa is currently rated 2,358 in classical chess, 2,363 in rapid and 2,351 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Hamed Wafa played?
Our database contains 1,021 games by Hamed Wafa, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 502 wins, 112 draws, 407 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hamed Wafa?
1,021 games by Hamed Wafa 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.