Prepare against Ibrahim El Gheiadi
LBY · World #88,994 classical · FIDE ID 9200037
When preparing against Ibrahim El Gheiadi, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%).
Our database contains 124 games by Ibrahim El Gheiadi, covering Jan 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ibrahim El Gheiadi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ibrahim El Gheiadi 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 | 1,762 | 1,877 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,773 | 1,773 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 40 | 22 | 62 | 32.3% |
| As White | 61 | 21 | 13 | 27 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 63 | 19 | 9 | 35 | 30.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 206 rated games against 192 different opponents, across 23 events in 8 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 | 180 | 66 | 14 | 100 | 36.7% | 1,839 | 1,732 | 5 |
| Rapid | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 37.5% | 1,946 | 1,679 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 81 | 15 | 5 | 61 | 18.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 101 | 45 | 10 | 46 | 44.6% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 1,858 | 1,658 |
| 2025 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 1,869 | 1,719 |
| 2024 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1,981 | 1,848 |
| 2023 | 20 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 1,801 | 1,730 |
| 2022 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 1,864 | 1,839 |
| 2021 | 22 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 1,508 | 1,437 |
| 2020 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,706 | 1,706 |
| 2019 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1,778 | 1,618 |
| 2018 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1,807 | 1,771 |
| 2017 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1,781 | 1,701 |
| 2016 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 1,823 | 1,761 |
| 2015 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1,801 | 1,728 |
| 2014 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 1,989 | 1,757 |
| 2012 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1,957 | 1,884 |
Where Ibrahim El Gheiadi has played
Libya (9) · Italy (5) · Tunisia (3) · Greece (2) · Czechia (1) · Portugal (1) · Romania (1) · Slovenia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ibrahim El Gheiadi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ibrahim El Gheiadi's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 77.0% | 40.4% |
| c4 | 14 | 23.0% | 60.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 40.4% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Gheiadi usually continues Nf3 (23.1% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Gheiadi usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gheiadi usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Gheiadi usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gheiadi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Gheiadi usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 76.7% | 41.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 84.2% | 28.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
Ibrahim El Gheiadi's chess games
All 124 games by Ibrahim El Gheiadi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 40 wins, 22 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1988 | Boris Pineda | 2,240 | Olympiad-28 | A18 |
| Nov 1990 | Yousef Mahmoud | 2,205 | Olympiad-29 | B25 |
| Nov 2012 | Vinko Urbanc | 1,916 | 22nd Wch Seniors | B02 |
| Mar 2020 | Jamal Al-Areefi | 1,848 | Tripoli Four Seasons-A | B33 |
| Nov 2012 | Werner Scholtyssek | 1,835 | 22nd Wch Seniors | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,770 |
| 22nd Wch Seniors | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,884 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,762 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 65 | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,699 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,263 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,293 |
| Olympiad-25 | 1982 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,395 |
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ibrahim El Gheiadi's chess games?
124 games by Ibrahim El Gheiadi, from Jan 2017 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 Ibrahim El Gheiadi has played.
What does Ibrahim El Gheiadi play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Ibrahim El Gheiadi opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ibrahim El Gheiadi answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Ibrahim El Gheiadi play as White?
As White, Ibrahim El Gheiadi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ibrahim El Gheiadi play as Black?
As Black, Ibrahim El Gheiadi most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Ibrahim El Gheiadi's FIDE rating?
Ibrahim El Gheiadi is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,773 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,877 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Ibrahim El Gheiadi played?
Our database contains 124 games by Ibrahim El Gheiadi, covering Jan 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 22 draws, 62 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ibrahim El Gheiadi?
124 games by Ibrahim El Gheiadi 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.