Prepare against Imed Abdelnabbi
IM · Egypt · World #3,401 classical · FIDE ID 10600035
Our database contains 353 games by Imed Abdelnabbi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Imed Abdelnabbi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Imed Abdelnabbi 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 | 2,323 | 2,498 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,287 | 2,444 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,278 | 2,442 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 353 | 151 | 113 | 89 | 42.8% |
| As White | 172 | 77 | 57 | 38 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 181 | 74 | 56 | 51 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Imed Abdelnabbi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Imed Abdelnabbi's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 64.5% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 32 | 18.6% | 70.3% |
| c4 | 17 | 9.9% | 70.6% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 6.4% | 40.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Abdelnabbi usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Abdelnabbi usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Abdelnabbi usually continues d4 (39.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 70.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Abdelnabbi usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Abdelnabbi usually continues c4 (79.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 42.5% | 71.6% |
| e5 | 33 | 37.9% | 42.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.9% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.6% | 87.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.6% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 62.3% | 60.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 16.4% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 13.1% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Imed Abdelnabbi's chess games
All 353 games by Imed Abdelnabbi 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: 151 wins, 113 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A33 | English Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 23 | 14/6/3 | 60.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Bardiya Daneshvar | 2,598 | Arab Clubs | E32 |
| Sep 2000 | Babakuli Annakov | 2,565 | 10th Abu Dhabi Open | B33 |
| Aug 2003 | Sergey Ionov | 2,556 | 13th Abu Dhabi Open | A58 |
| Mar 2003 | Elizbar Ubilava | 2,545 | 10th Linares Anibal Open | A07 |
| Aug 2003 | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | 2,544 | 13th Abu Dhabi Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2025 | 52 | 29 | 2,356 |
| Olympiad-26 | 1984 | 11 | 6 | 2,384 |
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,570 |
| Bahrain | 1990 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,410 |
| ch-EGY 3rd Stage | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,479 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,463 |
| Cairo Misr 1st | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,543 |
| 4th ch-Arab League | 2002 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,441 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Imed Abdelnabbi's chess games?
353 games by Imed Abdelnabbi, 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 Imed Abdelnabbi has played.
What does Imed Abdelnabbi play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Imed Abdelnabbi opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Imed Abdelnabbi answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Imed Abdelnabbi play as White?
As White, Imed Abdelnabbi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 30.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Imed Abdelnabbi play as Black?
As Black, Imed Abdelnabbi most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 60.9% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Imed Abdelnabbi's FIDE rating?
Imed Abdelnabbi is currently rated 2,323 in classical chess, 2,287 in rapid and 2,278 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,498 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Imed Abdelnabbi played?
Our database contains 353 games by Imed Abdelnabbi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 113 draws, 89 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Imed Abdelnabbi?
353 games by Imed Abdelnabbi 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.