Prepare against Hatem Eldesoky
FM · Egypt · World #13,452 classical · FIDE ID 10604081
Our database contains 110 games by Hatem Eldesoky, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hatem Eldesoky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hatem Eldesoky 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 | 2,123 | 2,318 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,075 | 2,279 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,257 | 2,257 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 49 | 16 | 45 | 44.5% |
| As White | 57 | 28 | 9 | 20 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 53 | 21 | 7 | 25 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hatem Eldesoky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hatem Eldesoky's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 78.9% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 17.5% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Eldesoky usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Eldesoky usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Eldesoky usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Eldesoky usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Eldesoky usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Eldesoky usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 78.3% | 52.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 85.7% | 52.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Hatem Eldesoky's chess games
All 110 games by Hatem Eldesoky in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 49 wins, 16 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Saiid A. Naby | 2,346 | Cairo Masters Open | B43 |
| Dec 2007 | Mohsen Elgabry | 2,333 | ch-EGY Final | B96 |
| Jun 2003 | Ahmed Mohamed Yehya | 2,290 | 7th Golden Cleopatra Open | B12 |
| May 2024 | Yuri Zhizmer | 2,289 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Feb 2025 | Anastasia Avramidou | 2,281 | Titled Tue Late | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 20 | 8 | 2,239 |
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,208 |
| Cairo Africa zt 4.2 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,162 |
| ch-EGY Final | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,232 |
| Tanta Open 6th | 2003 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,129 |
| 7th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,308 |
| 5th Assiut Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,110 |
| Egypt Open | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hatem Eldesoky's chess games?
110 games by Hatem Eldesoky, from Oct 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 Hatem Eldesoky has played.
What does Hatem Eldesoky play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Hatem Eldesoky opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hatem Eldesoky answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Hatem Eldesoky play as White?
As White, Hatem Eldesoky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hatem Eldesoky play as Black?
As Black, Hatem Eldesoky most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Hatem Eldesoky's FIDE rating?
Hatem Eldesoky is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,075 in rapid and 2,257 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Hatem Eldesoky played?
Our database contains 110 games by Hatem Eldesoky, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 16 draws, 45 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hatem Eldesoky?
110 games by Hatem Eldesoky 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.