Prepare against Hussein Moghnieh
Lebanon · World #141,576 classical · FIDE ID 5307376
When preparing against Hussein Moghnieh, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Hussein Moghnieh, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hussein Moghnieh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hussein Moghnieh 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 | 1,616 | 1,665 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,708 | 1,709 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,717 | 1,717 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 1 | 19 | 37.5% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hussein Moghnieh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hussein Moghnieh's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 50.0% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Moghnieh usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Moghnieh usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Moghnieh usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Moghnieh usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Moghnieh usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Moghnieh usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 44.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Hussein Moghnieh's chess games
All 32 games by Hussein Moghnieh in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 12 wins, 1 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Muhammad El Jawich | 1,248 | ch-LIB sf | C47 |
| Nov 2022 | Adam Saadeddine | 1,213 | 11th Beirut Open | D04 |
| Mar 2017 | Hisham Sayah | 1,209 | ch-LIB sf | C42 |
| Nov 2022 | Floron Eid | 1,163 | 11th Beirut Open | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Beirut Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,654 |
| Dekweneh Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,373 |
| Saida Shamieh Open | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,751 |
| ch-LIB sf | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,509 |
| 50th ch-LBN | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,661 |
| ch-LBN | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,523 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hussein Moghnieh's chess games?
32 games by Hussein Moghnieh, from Apr 2017 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 Hussein Moghnieh has played.
What does Hussein Moghnieh play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Hussein Moghnieh opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hussein Moghnieh answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Hussein Moghnieh play as White?
As White, Hussein Moghnieh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hussein Moghnieh play as Black?
As Black, Hussein Moghnieh most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Hussein Moghnieh's FIDE rating?
Hussein Moghnieh is currently rated 1,616 in classical chess, 1,708 in rapid and 1,717 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,665 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Hussein Moghnieh played?
Our database contains 32 games by Hussein Moghnieh, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 1 draws, 19 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hussein Moghnieh?
32 games by Hussein Moghnieh 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.