Prepare against Hamza Esmer
Luxembourg · World #67,549 classical · FIDE ID 4007484
When preparing against Hamza Esmer, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Hamza Esmer, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hamza Esmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hamza Esmer 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 | 1,829 | 1,829 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,880 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,910 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 10 | 2 | 22 | 29.4% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hamza Esmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hamza Esmer's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Esmer usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Esmer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (7% of these games) — Esmer usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Hamza Esmer's chess games
All 34 games by Hamza Esmer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 10 wins, 2 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Josip Abicic | 1,736 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | B12 |
| Jun 2023 | Giorgi Kvaratskhelia | 1,247 | Wch U08 Blitz | C47 |
| Dec 2022 | Jairo Liern Matesanz | 1,218 | 1st Madrid Alcorcon Open | C50 |
| Jun 2023 | Hayk Matevosyan | 1,173 | Wch U08 Blitz | B40 |
| Jun 2023 | Alexandre Berishvili | 1,138 | Wch U08 Rapid | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 Blitz | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,293 |
| Wch U08 Rapid | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 997 |
| 1st Madrid Alcorcon Open | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 1,396 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 1,618 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,562 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hamza Esmer's chess games?
34 games by Hamza Esmer, from Jul 2022 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 Hamza Esmer has played.
What does Hamza Esmer play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Hamza Esmer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hamza Esmer answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Hamza Esmer play as White?
As White, Hamza Esmer's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hamza Esmer play as Black?
As Black, Hamza Esmer most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Albin Countergambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Hamza Esmer's FIDE rating?
Hamza Esmer is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,829 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Hamza Esmer played?
Our database contains 34 games by Hamza Esmer, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 2 draws, 22 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hamza Esmer?
34 games by Hamza Esmer 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.