Prepare against Kareim Yaser
Egypt · World #22,136 classical · FIDE ID 10621857
Our database contains 30 games by Kareim Yaser, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kareim Yaser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kareim Yaser 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 | 2,040 | 2,143 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 1,990 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 1,990 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As White | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kareim Yaser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kareim Yaser's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Yaser usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Yaser usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Kareim Yaser's chess games
All 30 games by Kareim Yaser in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Hany Sayed | 2,028 | Cairo Al Ain Open | D36 |
| Jul 2015 | Edmon Kamal | 1,976 | 16th Mahalla Open | A34 |
| Dec 2017 | Josemar Cabingano | 1,959 | ch-Africa U18 | D53 |
| Nov 2023 | Mohamed Nofal | 1,935 | Cairo Al Ain Open | D02 |
| Dec 2023 | Mohamed Alyeldin | 1,909 | Cairo Al Ain Open | D90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Al Ain Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,052 |
| ch-Arab U16 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,742 |
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,974 |
| ch-Africa U18 | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,975 |
| 16th Mahalla Open | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 2,062 |
| Golden Cleopatra Open | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,998 |
| 22nd Alexandria Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kareim Yaser's chess games?
30 games by Kareim Yaser, from Mar 2014 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 Kareim Yaser has played.
What does Kareim Yaser play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Kareim Yaser opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kareim Yaser answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Kareim Yaser play as White?
As White, Kareim Yaser's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kareim Yaser play as Black?
As Black, Kareim Yaser most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Kareim Yaser's FIDE rating?
Kareim Yaser is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Kareim Yaser played?
Our database contains 30 games by Kareim Yaser, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kareim Yaser?
30 games by Kareim Yaser 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.