Prepare against Ibaa El-Mais
CHE · World #10,297 classical · FIDE ID 1312715
When preparing against Ibaa El-Mais, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Ibaa El-Mais, covering Jul 2006 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ibaa El-Mais's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ibaa El-Mais 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 | 2,150 | 2,188 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,140 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,070 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 52.9% |
| As White | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 61.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 43.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 267 rated games against 233 different opponents, across 102 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 245 | 119 | 40 | 86 | 48.6% | 2,083 | 2,102 | 13 |
| Rapid | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 55.6% | 1,848 | 1,937 | 2 |
| Blitz | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 46.2% | 1,801 | 1,768 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 122 | 36 | 22 | 64 | 29.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 111 | 67 | 16 | 28 | 60.4% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 8 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 27 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2,229 | 2,229 |
| 2025 | 24 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 1,978 | 2,195 |
| 2024 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2,070 | 2,070 |
| 2023 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2,135 | 2,055 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2,325 | 2,325 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,086 | 1,686 |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1,915 | 2,315 |
| 2019 | 25 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 1,978 | 1,994 |
| 2018 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1,993 | 1,920 |
| 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1,941 | 2,021 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2,138 | 2,005 |
| 2015 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2,003 | 2,269 |
| 2014 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 2,115 | 2,182 |
| 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1,911 | 2,071 |
| 2012 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2,036 | 2,276 |
| 2010 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 2,227 | 2,170 |
| 2009 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 2,137 | 2,177 |
| 2008 | 36 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 1,983 | 2,011 |
| 2007 | 36 | 14 | 5 | 17 | 2,062 | 1,862 |
| 2006 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2,220 | 2,220 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ibaa El-Mais's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ibaa El-Mais's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — El-Mais usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — El-Mais usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ibaa El-Mais's chess games
All 34 games by Ibaa El-Mais in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - Oct 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: 18 wins, 1 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Alexandre Domont | 2,391 | 4th Porrentruy Open | B52 |
| Jul 2026 | Bei Liu | 2,175 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | C75 |
| Jul 2026 | Roman Freuler | 2,002 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | E60 |
| Jul 2025 | Jule Cordes | 1,946 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | E81 |
| Jul 2026 | Timon Trubini | 1,920 | 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 6 | 2,109 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,952 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,060 |
| 4th Porrentruy Open | 2006 | 1 | 1 | 2,791 |
| 19th Lenk Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,996 |
| Lausanne Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 2,040 |
Interactive opening tree from all 34 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ibaa El-Mais's chess games?
34 games by Ibaa El-Mais, from Jul 2006 to Oct 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 Ibaa El-Mais has played.
What does Ibaa El-Mais play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ibaa El-Mais opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ibaa El-Mais answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ibaa El-Mais play as White?
As White, Ibaa El-Mais's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ibaa El-Mais play as Black?
As Black, Ibaa El-Mais most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Ibaa El-Mais's FIDE rating?
Ibaa El-Mais is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Ibaa El-Mais played?
Our database contains 34 games by Ibaa El-Mais, covering Jul 2006 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 1 draws, 15 losses (52.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ibaa El-Mais?
34 games by Ibaa El-Mais 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.