Prepare against Hany Sayed
Egypt · World #17,804 classical · FIDE ID 10605878
Our database contains 60 games by Hany Sayed, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hany Sayed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hany Sayed 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 | 2,077 | 2,234 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,276 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,242 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 26 | 4 | 30 | 43.3% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 2 | 16 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 31 | 15 | 2 | 14 | 48.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hany Sayed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hany Sayed's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 48.3% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 27.6% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 24.1% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Sayed usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sayed usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sayed usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sayed usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Sayed usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Sayed usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Hany Sayed's chess games
All 60 games by Hany Sayed in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 26 wins, 4 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Dimitri Komarov | 2,493 | Sharjah Blitz Open | D37 |
| Apr 2021 | Sami Khader | 2,382 | Sharjah Rapid Open | D73 |
| Aug 2010 | Hatim Ibrahim | 2,362 | Assiut Open 06th | B06 |
| Mar 2009 | Sameh Sadek | 2,302 | Sohag Open | A17 |
| May 2025 | Ahmed Kandil | 2,289 | ch-Africa | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjah Blitz Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,271 |
| Sharjah Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,062 |
| ch-Africa | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,100 |
| Egypt Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,006 |
| Cairo Al Ain Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,688 |
| ch-EGY Masters | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 2,090 |
| Assiut Open 06th | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2,418 |
| 5th Assiut Open | 2009 | 3 | 2 | 2,343 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hany Sayed's chess games?
60 games by Hany Sayed, from Apr 2006 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 Hany Sayed has played.
What does Hany Sayed play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Hany Sayed opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hany Sayed answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hany Sayed play as White?
As White, Hany Sayed's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hany Sayed play as Black?
As Black, Hany Sayed most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Hany Sayed's FIDE rating?
Hany Sayed is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Hany Sayed played?
Our database contains 60 games by Hany Sayed, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 4 draws, 30 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hany Sayed?
60 games by Hany Sayed 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.