Prepare against Hani Mikati
Lebanon · World #80,498 classical · FIDE ID 5301084
When preparing against Hani Mikati, 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 97 games by Hani Mikati, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hani Mikati's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hani Mikati 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 | 1,788 | 1,816 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,782 | 1,782 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,807 | 1,807 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 40 | 13 | 44 | 41.2% |
| As White | 46 | 20 | 6 | 20 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 51 | 20 | 7 | 24 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hani Mikati's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hani Mikati's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Mikati usually continues f4 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Mikati usually continues Bc4 (68.8% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Mikati usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Hani Mikati's chess games
All 97 games by Hani Mikati in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 40 wins, 13 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Marwan Nassar | 2,137 | ch-LIB | D06 |
| Jun 2008 | Abdallah Chahine | 2,053 | ch-LIB | B21 |
| Nov 2010 | Ali Abdul Rahman | 1,936 | 16th Asia rap | D00 |
| Oct 2015 | Mohamad Al Salman | 1,892 | 10th ch-Mediterranean | D31 |
| May 2014 | Hassan Jouni | 1,888 | 7th Beirut Open | C27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LIB | 2014 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,104 |
| 2nd Francophone Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,991 |
| 4th Beirut Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,868 |
| 16th Asia rap | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,897 |
| 8th Beirut Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,858 |
| ch-LIB sf | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,963 |
| 9th Beirut Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
| 10th ch-Mediterranean | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,852 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hani Mikati's chess games?
97 games by Hani Mikati, from Jul 2012 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 Hani Mikati has played.
What does Hani Mikati play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Hani Mikati opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hani Mikati answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Hani Mikati play as White?
As White, Hani Mikati's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hani Mikati play as Black?
As Black, Hani Mikati most often plays: Scotch Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Hani Mikati's FIDE rating?
Hani Mikati is currently rated 1,788 in classical chess, 1,782 in rapid and 1,807 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,816 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Hani Mikati played?
Our database contains 97 games by Hani Mikati, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 13 draws, 44 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hani Mikati?
97 games by Hani Mikati 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.