Prepare against Kamel Sebih
IM · DZA · World #10,504 classical · FIDE ID 7900031
When preparing against Kamel Sebih, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian: Sämisch as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 160 games by Kamel Sebih, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kamel Sebih's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kamel Sebih 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 | 2,162 | 2,339 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,243 | 2,243 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,138 | 2,241 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 59 | 53 | 48 | 36.9% |
| As White | 80 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 80 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kamel Sebih's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kamel Sebih's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 81.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 11.3% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Sebih usually continues c4 (52.1% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Sebih usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Sebih usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 77.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Sebih usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Sebih usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sebih usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 51.1% | 54.3% |
| c5 | 15 | 33.3% | 76.7% |
| d6 | 7 | 15.6% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 48.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 24.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.0% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Kamel Sebih's chess games
All 160 games by Kamel Sebih in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 59 wins, 53 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Jan Plachetka | 2,435 | Casablanca | C80 |
| Oct 2002 | Aleksandar H Wohl | 2,422 | Olympiad-35 | E32 |
| Oct 2003 | Esam Aly Ahmed | 2,408 | 8th chT-Africa | E15 |
| Jun 1992 | Imed Abdelnabbi | 2,395 | Olympiad-30 | C66 |
| Nov 1990 | Turhan Yilmaz | 2,370 | Olympiad-29 | A88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ALG | 2014 | 20 | 13 | 2,136 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,373 |
| Olympiad-30 | 1992 | 12 | 8 | 2,435 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,310 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,389 |
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2016 | 12 | 6 | 2,207 |
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| Algarve | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kamel Sebih's chess games?
160 games by Kamel Sebih, from Apr 2003 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 Kamel Sebih has played.
What does Kamel Sebih play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Kamel Sebih opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kamel Sebih answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Kamel Sebih play as White?
As White, Kamel Sebih's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kamel Sebih play as Black?
As Black, Kamel Sebih most often plays: Dutch Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Kamel Sebih's FIDE rating?
Kamel Sebih is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess, 2,243 in rapid and 2,138 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Kamel Sebih played?
Our database contains 160 games by Kamel Sebih, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 53 draws, 48 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kamel Sebih?
160 games by Kamel Sebih 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.