Prepare against Ibrahim Saber
Egypt · World #16,707 classical · FIDE ID 10603395
Our database contains 61 games by Ibrahim Saber, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ibrahim Saber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ibrahim Saber 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 | 2,088 | 2,274 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,124 | 2,233 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,288 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 30 | 18 | 13 | 49.2% |
| As White | 30 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 63.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ibrahim Saber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ibrahim Saber's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 93.3% | 73.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 73.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Saber usually continues Nf3 (82.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Saber usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Saber usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Saber usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 84.6% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
Ibrahim Saber's chess games
All 61 games by Ibrahim Saber in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 30 wins, 18 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A94 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Youssef M. El Ghazali | 2,330 | ch-EGY Final | B31 |
| Dec 2007 | Eid Mahmoud Abou El Zein | 2,320 | ch-EGY Final | B22 |
| Dec 2007 | Hatim Ibrahim | 2,280 | ch-EGY Final | B27 |
| Nov 2015 | Mohamed Ibrahim | 2,144 | Cairo Egyptian Open | B73 |
| Nov 2007 | Ahmed Elzayady | 2,140 | chT-EGY 0708 | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt Open | 2009 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,381 |
| ch-EGY Final | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,348 |
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,265 |
| 5th Assiut Open | 2009 | 7 | 5 | 2,245 |
| 1st Cairo Heliopolis Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,204 |
| ch-EGY Masters | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,040 |
| chT-EGY | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 2,255 |
| chT-EGY 0708 | 2007 | 3 | 2 | 2,229 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ibrahim Saber's chess games?
61 games by Ibrahim Saber, from Oct 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 Saber has played.
What does Ibrahim Saber play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Ibrahim Saber opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ibrahim Saber answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ibrahim Saber play as White?
As White, Ibrahim Saber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ibrahim Saber play as Black?
As Black, Ibrahim Saber most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Ibrahim Saber's FIDE rating?
Ibrahim Saber is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,124 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Ibrahim Saber played?
Our database contains 61 games by Ibrahim Saber, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 18 draws, 13 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ibrahim Saber?
61 games by Ibrahim Saber 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.