Prepare against Joe Fathallah
United Kingdom · World #28,119 classical · FIDE ID 1801899
Our database contains 562 games by Joe Fathallah, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joe Fathallah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joe Fathallah 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 | 1,997 | 2,044 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,012 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 2,052 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 562 | 186 | 171 | 205 | 33.1% |
| As White | 287 | 99 | 88 | 100 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 275 | 87 | 83 | 105 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joe Fathallah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joe Fathallah's side.
First moves as White (287 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 269 | 93.7% | 50.2% |
| b3 | 14 | 4.9% | 46.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.4% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 50.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Fathallah usually continues c4 (48.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Fathallah usually continues c4 (53.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Fathallah usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Fathallah usually continues Bb2 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Fathallah usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Fathallah usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 134 | 96.4% | 47.4% |
| b6 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 65 | 78.3% | 47.7% |
| e6 | 12 | 14.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.8% | 87.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Joe Fathallah's chess games
All 562 games by Joe Fathallah in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 186 wins, 171 draws, 205 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 39 | 17/7/15 | 43.6% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 36 | 19/13/4 | 52.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 32 | 5/14/13 | 15.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 8/5/12 | 32.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 71 | 20/26/25 | 28.2% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 40 | 10/8/22 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 30 | 5/7/18 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 10/0/2 | 83.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Grzegorz Toczek | 2,258 | South Wales Autumn Open | E38 |
| May 2023 | Peter Varley | 2,232 | chT-WLS | D47 |
| Jan 2015 | David A Sands | 2,192 | South Wales New Year Open | D19 |
| Oct 2016 | Fernando Rocabado | 2,187 | Douglas IoM Open | A85 |
| Jul 2014 | Peter Shaw | 2,178 | 101st ch-GBR | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WLS | 2013 | 26 | 7.5 | 1,868 |
| South Wales New Year Open | 2023 | 25 | 15 | 1,999 |
| South Wales Autumn Open | 2019 | 19 | 12 | 2,042 |
| West Wales Open | 2019 | 15 | 8 | 1,991 |
| South Wales Summer Open | 2017 | 15 | 8 | 1,930 |
| 101st ch-GBR | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 2,001 |
| 14th South Wales Open | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,050 |
| 12th South Wales Open | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 1,958 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joe Fathallah's chess games?
562 games by Joe Fathallah, from Jul 2007 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 Joe Fathallah has played.
What does Joe Fathallah play on the first move as White?
Across 287 games with White in our database, Joe Fathallah opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joe Fathallah answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Joe Fathallah play as White?
As White, Joe Fathallah's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (39 games, 43.6% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (36 games, 52.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (32 games, 15.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 287 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joe Fathallah play as Black?
As Black, Joe Fathallah most often plays: Dutch Defense (71 games, 28.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (40 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (30 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 275 games.
What is Joe Fathallah's FIDE rating?
Joe Fathallah is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Joe Fathallah played?
Our database contains 562 games by Joe Fathallah, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 171 draws, 205 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joe Fathallah?
562 games by Joe Fathallah 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.