Prepare against Joe Assaad
CM · Lebanon · World #7,978 classical · FIDE ID 5310504
When preparing against Joe Assaad, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 128 games by Joe Assaad, covering Feb 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joe Assaad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joe Assaad 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 | 2,206 | 2,206 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,208 | 2,269 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,192 | 2,192 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 65 | 19 | 44 | 50.8% |
| As White | 64 | 36 | 6 | 22 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 64 | 29 | 13 | 22 | 45.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joe Assaad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joe Assaad's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 90.6% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Assaad usually continues a3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Assaad usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Assaad usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Assaad usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Assaad usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 29.6% | 68.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 29.6% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 18.5% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 13 | 52.0% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 28.0% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Joe Assaad's chess games
All 128 games by Joe Assaad in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - Sep 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: 65 wins, 19 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Nikolozi Kacharava | 2,519 | Titled Tue Late | B20 |
| Aug 2025 | Vugar Rasulov | 2,512 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
| Nov 2022 | Amir Zaibi | 2,395 | 11th Beirut Open | B33 |
| Feb 2026 | Mikayel Manvelyan | 2,391 | Russian Chess Crown A | B90 |
| Aug 2025 | Vladimir Predein | 2,373 | Titled Tue Late | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 43 | 21.5 | 2,311 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,149 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,173 |
| ch-LBN | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,026 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,245 |
| Dekweneh Keshmat Open | 2022 | 9 | 8 | 2,170 |
| 11th Beirut Open | 2022 | 8 | 6 | 2,396 |
| 50th ch-LBN | 2025 | 7 | 6 | 2,240 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joe Assaad's chess games?
128 games by Joe Assaad, from Feb 2019 to Sep 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 Joe Assaad has played.
What does Joe Assaad play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Joe Assaad opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joe Assaad answers 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Joe Assaad play as White?
As White, Joe Assaad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joe Assaad play as Black?
As Black, Joe Assaad most often plays: Dutch Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Joe Assaad's FIDE rating?
Joe Assaad is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess, 2,208 in rapid and 2,192 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Joe Assaad played?
Our database contains 128 games by Joe Assaad, covering Feb 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 19 draws, 44 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joe Assaad?
128 games by Joe Assaad 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.