Prepare against Imad Berbari
Lebanon · World #99,534 classical · FIDE ID 5300827
When preparing against Imad Berbari, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 111 games by Imad Berbari, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Imad Berbari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Imad Berbari 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 | 1,731 | 1,988 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,692 | 1,761 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,827 | 1,827 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 41 | 17 | 53 | 36.9% |
| As White | 59 | 24 | 6 | 29 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 52 | 17 | 11 | 24 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Imad Berbari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Imad Berbari's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 49.2% | 41.4% |
| e4 | 25 | 42.4% | 52.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 8.5% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 41.4% score
- …d5 (62% of these games) — Berbari usually continues e3 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Berbari usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Berbari usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 52.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Berbari usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Berbari usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Berbari usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 37.9% | 40.9% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 27.6% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 20.7% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 73.3% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Imad Berbari's chess games
All 111 games by Imad Berbari in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 41 wins, 17 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 7/0/8 | 46.7% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Tarek Moudallal | 2,062 | 9th Beirut Open | A43 |
| Jan 2013 | Nabil E Khechen | 2,046 | 6th Beirut Open | B15 |
| Apr 2019 | Marwan Sharbel | 1,973 | 10th Beirut Open | A05 |
| Apr 2019 | Fahad M Al Onizan | 1,822 | 10th Beirut Open | B07 |
| Oct 2015 | Krikor Oknayan | 1,771 | 10th ch-Mediterranean | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LIB sf | 2016 | 13 | 5 | 1,743 |
| 2nd Francophone Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,704 |
| 7th Beirut Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,808 |
| Beirut Lasker Memorial B | 2015 | 9 | 2 | 1,758 |
| 11th Beirut Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,845 |
| 8th Beirut Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,972 |
| 10th Beirut Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,893 |
| 10th ch-Mediterranean | 2015 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,666 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Imad Berbari's chess games?
111 games by Imad Berbari, from Jun 2013 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 Imad Berbari has played.
What does Imad Berbari play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Imad Berbari opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Imad Berbari answers 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...Nc6 (28% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games).
What openings does Imad Berbari play as White?
As White, Imad Berbari's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 46.7% win rate); London System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Imad Berbari play as Black?
As Black, Imad Berbari most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Imad Berbari's FIDE rating?
Imad Berbari is currently rated 1,731 in classical chess, 1,692 in rapid and 1,827 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (May 2014).
How many games has Imad Berbari played?
Our database contains 111 games by Imad Berbari, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 17 draws, 53 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Imad Berbari?
111 games by Imad Berbari 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.