Prepare against Hany Sameeh
FM · Egypt · World #20,532 classical · FIDE ID 10600876
Our database contains 166 games by Hany Sameeh, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hany Sameeh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hany Sameeh 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 | 2,053 | 2,347 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,016 | 2,275 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 2,232 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 55 | 49 | 62 | 33.1% |
| As White | 81 | 31 | 19 | 31 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 85 | 24 | 30 | 31 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hany Sameeh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hany Sameeh's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 97.5% | 49.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 49.4% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Sameeh usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sameeh usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sameeh usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sameeh usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 97.8% | 48.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Hany Sameeh's chess games
All 166 games by Hany Sameeh in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 55 wins, 49 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/9/7 | 36.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D76 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2002 | Stelios Halkias | 2,566 | 5th Tanta Open | B33 |
| Mar 2013 | Samy Shoker | 2,480 | ch-EGY | B06 |
| Dec 2003 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 2,463 | Tanta Open 6th | B19 |
| Nov 1998 | Juan Mellado Trivino | 2,460 | 2nd Tanta Open | C43 |
| Nov 2011 | Ibrahim Hasan Labib | 2,408 | Cairo Egyptian Open | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EGY 3rd Stage | 2003 | 11 | 3 | 2,192 |
| 7th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2003 | 10 | 6 | 2,283 |
| 5th Tanta Open | 2002 | 9 | 7 | 2,571 |
| Tanta Open 6th | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,254 |
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,330 |
| ch-EGY Final | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,267 |
| 4th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,399 |
| 3rd Tanta Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hany Sameeh's chess games?
166 games by Hany Sameeh, from Apr 2003 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 Hany Sameeh has played.
What does Hany Sameeh play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Hany Sameeh opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hany Sameeh answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hany Sameeh play as White?
As White, Hany Sameeh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hany Sameeh play as Black?
As Black, Hany Sameeh most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Hany Sameeh's FIDE rating?
Hany Sameeh is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess, 2,016 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,347 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Hany Sameeh played?
Our database contains 166 games by Hany Sameeh, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 49 draws, 62 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hany Sameeh?
166 games by Hany Sameeh 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.