Prepare against Ismael Bah
France · World #104,045 classical · FIDE ID 20636326
When preparing against Ismael Bah, expect 1.b4 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 81 games by Ismael Bah, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ismael Bah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ismael Bah 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 | 1,718 | 1,800 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 1,827 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,752 | 1,752 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 34 | 13 | 34 | 42.0% |
| As White | 41 | 19 | 9 | 13 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 40 | 15 | 4 | 21 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ismael Bah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ismael Bah's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 14 | 34.1% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 29.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 14.6% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 12.2% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 9.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 34% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Bah usually continues a3 (90.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Bah usually continues Bb2 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Bah usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bah usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Bah usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Bah usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 56.3% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Ismael Bah's chess games
All 81 games by Ismael Bah in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 34 wins, 13 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Richard Weber | 1,650 | 16th Reunion Open | A47 |
| Oct 2015 | Franck-Olivier Cochard | 1,646 | 17th Reunion Open | D35 |
| Oct 2011 | Pierre-Alexandre Nassau | 1,634 | 13th Reunion Open | C66 |
| Oct 2014 | Etienne Riviere | 1,580 | 16th Reunion Open | A00 |
| Oct 2015 | Arnaud Romain | 1,575 | 17th Reunion Open | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reunion Open | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,409 |
| 21st Reunion Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,660 |
| 14th Reunion Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,590 |
| 17th Reunion Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,686 |
| 20th Reunion Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,516 |
| 16th Reunion Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,749 |
| 13th Reunion Open | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,701 |
| 18th Reunion Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,418 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ismael Bah's chess games?
81 games by Ismael Bah, from Oct 2008 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 Ismael Bah has played.
What does Ismael Bah play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Ismael Bah opens with 1.b4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ismael Bah answers 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...b6 (24% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ismael Bah play as White?
As White, Ismael Bah's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ismael Bah play as Black?
As Black, Ismael Bah most often plays: Owen Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Ismael Bah's FIDE rating?
Ismael Bah is currently rated 1,718 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid and 1,752 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,800 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Ismael Bah played?
Our database contains 81 games by Ismael Bah, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 13 draws, 34 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ismael Bah?
81 games by Ismael Bah 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.