Prepare against Ibrahim Hasan Labib
IM · Egypt · World #1,479 classical · FIDE ID 10600426
When preparing against Ibrahim Hasan Labib, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 47.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 312 games by Ibrahim Hasan Labib, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ibrahim Hasan Labib's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ibrahim Hasan Labib 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 | 2,412 | 2,442 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,395 | 2,437 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,297 | 2,433 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 312 | 142 | 86 | 84 | 45.5% |
| As White | 156 | 75 | 37 | 44 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 156 | 67 | 49 | 40 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ibrahim Hasan Labib's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ibrahim Hasan Labib's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 56.4% | 58.5% |
| Nf3 | 54 | 34.6% | 64.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 5.8% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.6% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Labib usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Labib usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Labib usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Labib usually continues c4 (73.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Labib usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Labib usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 42.4% | 58.9% |
| e5 | 16 | 24.2% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 13 | 19.7% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 7.6% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 66.2% | 64.9% |
| e6 | 15 | 21.1% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.0% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Ibrahim Hasan Labib's chess games
All 312 games by Ibrahim Hasan Labib in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 142 wins, 86 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/8/3 | 47.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Murtas Kazhgaleyev | 2,526 | Olympiad-34 | C78 |
| Jan 2001 | Rodney Oscar Perez Garcia | 2,492 | 6th Ubeda Open | D41 |
| May 2013 | Samy Shoker | 2,480 | Cairo zt 4.2 | A34 |
| Mar 1998 | Vladimir L. Stoockalov | 2,470 | Golden Cleopatra | B00 |
| Mar 2013 | Khaled Abdel Razik | 2,435 | ch-EGY | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 25 | 19.5 | 2,387 |
| ch-Africa | 2001 | 18 | 11 | 2,413 |
| Cairo Open | 2011 | 18 | 13 | 2,542 |
| Cairo zt 4.2 | 2013 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,466 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,428 |
| ch-EGY 3rd Stage | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,295 |
| Golden Cleopatra | 1998 | 10 | 4 | 2,351 |
| 3rd Golden Cleopatra Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,370 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ibrahim Hasan Labib's chess games?
312 games by Ibrahim Hasan Labib, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Hasan Labib has played.
What does Ibrahim Hasan Labib play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Ibrahim Hasan Labib opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ibrahim Hasan Labib answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Ibrahim Hasan Labib play as White?
As White, Ibrahim Hasan Labib's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 47.6% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ibrahim Hasan Labib play as Black?
As Black, Ibrahim Hasan Labib most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Ibrahim Hasan Labib's FIDE rating?
Ibrahim Hasan Labib is currently rated 2,412 in classical chess, 2,395 in rapid and 2,297 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,442 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Ibrahim Hasan Labib played?
Our database contains 312 games by Ibrahim Hasan Labib, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 86 draws, 84 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ibrahim Hasan Labib?
312 games by Ibrahim Hasan Labib 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.