Prepare against Hassan Ragaa
Egypt · World #81,186 classical · FIDE ID 10600370
When preparing against Hassan Ragaa, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 57 games by Hassan Ragaa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hassan Ragaa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hassan Ragaa 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 | 1,968 | 2,124 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,997 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 2,012 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 22 | 9 | 26 | 38.6% |
| As White | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hassan Ragaa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hassan Ragaa's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Ragaa usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Ragaa usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Ragaa usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ragaa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ragaa usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ragaa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 64.7% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
Hassan Ragaa's chess games
All 57 games by Hassan Ragaa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 22 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Eduard Meduna | 2,397 | Prague Golden Open 9th | B07 |
| Apr 2016 | Mohsen Elgabry | 2,365 | Cairo Egyptian Open | B00 |
| Nov 2011 | Abdul Hameed El Arousy | 2,301 | Cairo Egyptian Open | D09 |
| Aug 2013 | Gulmira Dauletova | 2,266 | 16th Olomouc Open | B01 |
| Jul 2017 | Christian Polster | 2,164 | 28th Pardubice Czech Open B | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Duras Open A | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,997 |
| Prague Summer Open B 3rd | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,972 |
| 4th Prague Summer Open B | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,909 |
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 2,217 |
| 16th Olomouc Open | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 2,090 |
| 18th Alexandria Open | 2012 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,385 |
| Prague Golden Open 9th | 2013 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,200 |
| Gausdal Int | 1994 | 3 | 0 | 2,015 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hassan Ragaa's chess games?
57 games by Hassan Ragaa, from Apr 2003 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 Hassan Ragaa has played.
What does Hassan Ragaa play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Hassan Ragaa opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hassan Ragaa answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Hassan Ragaa play as White?
As White, Hassan Ragaa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hassan Ragaa play as Black?
As Black, Hassan Ragaa most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Hassan Ragaa's FIDE rating?
Hassan Ragaa is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Hassan Ragaa played?
Our database contains 57 games by Hassan Ragaa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hassan Ragaa?
57 games by Hassan Ragaa 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.