Prepare against Kasib Laith
FM · Iraq · World #19,048 classical · FIDE ID 4801059
When preparing against Kasib Laith, expect 1.Nf3 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (27% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 284 games by Kasib Laith, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kasib Laith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kasib Laith 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 | 2,066 | 2,130 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,051 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,085 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 284 | 74 | 41 | 169 | 26.1% |
| As White | 141 | 36 | 21 | 84 | 25.5% |
| As Black | 143 | 38 | 20 | 85 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kasib Laith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kasib Laith's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 68 | 48.2% | 28.7% |
| d4 | 38 | 27.0% | 40.8% |
| e4 | 35 | 24.8% | 32.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 28.7% score
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Laith usually continues g3 (31.3% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Laith usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Laith usually continues g3 (10.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 40.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Laith usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Laith usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Laith usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 18 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 16 | 24.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 13 | 19.7% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.6% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.6% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.1% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 56.3% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 9 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 14.6% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.3% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Kasib Laith's chess games
All 284 games by Kasib Laith in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 74 wins, 41 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 6/2/18 | 23.1% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 7/1/12 | 35.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,655 | Titled Tue | A04 |
| Apr 2018 | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | 2,523 | 20th Dubai Open | A01 |
| Mar 2022 | William Olsson | 2,316 | Vaxjo Open | A05 |
| Jun 2026 | Evans Quek,S | 2,280 | 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | C02 |
| Feb 2022 | Mihailo Djokic | 2,279 | Titled Tue Late | E66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 84 | 18.5 | 1,931 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 20 | 2.5 | 2,089 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2022 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,051 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 2 | 1,877 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,016 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| Gothenburg Manhem B | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,212 |
| 34th Pardubice Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kasib Laith's chess games?
284 games by Kasib Laith, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Kasib Laith has played.
What does Kasib Laith play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Kasib Laith opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kasib Laith answers 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Kasib Laith play as White?
As White, Kasib Laith's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kasib Laith play as Black?
As Black, Kasib Laith most often plays: Pirc Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Kasib Laith's FIDE rating?
Kasib Laith is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Kasib Laith played?
Our database contains 284 games by Kasib Laith, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 41 draws, 169 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kasib Laith?
284 games by Kasib Laith 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.