Prepare against Kareim Wageih
IM · Egypt · World #2,864 classical · FIDE ID 10604561
Our database contains 336 games by Kareim Wageih, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kareim Wageih's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kareim Wageih 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 | 2,344 | 2,433 | Dec 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,354 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,320 | 2,341 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 336 | 153 | 79 | 104 | 45.5% |
| As White | 182 | 85 | 45 | 52 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 154 | 68 | 34 | 52 | 44.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kareim Wageih's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kareim Wageih's side.
First moves as White (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 175 | 96.2% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.3% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Wageih usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Wageih usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Wageih usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Wageih usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Wageih usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Wageih usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 45.9% | 52.9% |
| c6 | 26 | 35.1% | 63.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 14.9% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 63.2% | 51.4% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.5% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 6 | 10.5% | 66.7% |
Kareim Wageih's chess games
All 336 games by Kareim Wageih in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 153 wins, 79 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 70 | 33/20/17 | 47.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 10/3/1 | 71.4% |
| D05 | Colle System | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 31 | 10/12/9 | 32.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Volodar Murzin | 2,641 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | B13 |
| Sep 2021 | Sebastien Maze | 2,553 | Online Olympiad Div Top B | B12 |
| Jul 2011 | Mohamed Ezat | 2,430 | Cairo Open | D10 |
| Aug 2011 | Alvaro Valdes Escobar | 2,414 | 26th Universiad Men | E14 |
| Oct 2009 | Imad Hakki | 2,411 | chT-Arab Cities | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2023 | 23 | 11 | 2,229 |
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 22 | 17.5 | 2,397 |
| Wch U16 | 2008 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,274 |
| ch-EGY | 2013 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,430 |
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 6 | 2,150 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,139 |
| Cairo Masters Open | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,076 |
| Wch U18 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kareim Wageih's chess games?
336 games by Kareim Wageih, from Oct 2004 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 Kareim Wageih has played.
What does Kareim Wageih play on the first move as White?
Across 182 games with White in our database, Kareim Wageih opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kareim Wageih answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Kareim Wageih play as White?
As White, Kareim Wageih's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (70 games, 47.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 182 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kareim Wageih play as Black?
As Black, Kareim Wageih most often plays: Slav Defense (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Kareim Wageih's FIDE rating?
Kareim Wageih is currently rated 2,344 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid and 2,320 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,433 (Dec 2020).
How many games has Kareim Wageih played?
Our database contains 336 games by Kareim Wageih, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 79 draws, 104 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kareim Wageih?
336 games by Kareim Wageih 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.