Prepare against Karim Rabiya
DEU · World #81,217 classical · FIDE ID 16253116
When preparing against Karim Rabiya, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 41.9% over 31 games.
Our database contains 168 games by Karim Rabiya, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karim Rabiya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karim Rabiya 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 | 1,786 | 1,864 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,823 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 58 | 26 | 84 | 34.5% |
| As White | 83 | 33 | 10 | 40 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 85 | 25 | 16 | 44 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karim Rabiya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karim Rabiya's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Rabiya usually continues Nf3 (35.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rabiya usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Rabiya usually continues Bc4 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 84.4% | 52.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Karim Rabiya's chess games
All 168 games by Karim Rabiya in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 58 wins, 26 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 31 | 13/6/12 | 41.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Ilja Schneider | 2,478 | ch-Frankfurt A | B11 |
| Jan 2019 | Jerome du Maire | 2,148 | Hessen Cup Goldener Springer | A60 |
| Jun 2022 | Patricio di Franco | 2,082 | 24th Rhein Main Open A | A50 |
| Jan 2019 | Gerd Erich Keuth | 2,016 | Hessen Cup Goldener Springer | B16 |
| Jun 2023 | Matthias Willems | 2,013 | 25th Rhein Main Open A | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,783 |
| 6th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,877 |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open A | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,837 |
| 11th Pfalz Open B | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,859 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,731 |
| 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | 2022 | 7 | 1 | 1,597 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,798 |
| chB-Hessen | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,703 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karim Rabiya's chess games?
168 games by Karim Rabiya, from Mar 2018 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 Karim Rabiya has played.
What does Karim Rabiya play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Karim Rabiya opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karim Rabiya answers 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Karim Rabiya play as White?
As White, Karim Rabiya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karim Rabiya play as Black?
As Black, Karim Rabiya most often plays: Alekhine Defense (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Karim Rabiya's FIDE rating?
Karim Rabiya is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Karim Rabiya played?
Our database contains 168 games by Karim Rabiya, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 26 draws, 84 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karim Rabiya?
168 games by Karim Rabiya 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.