Prepare against Kassem Fawaz
Lebanon · World #112,622 classical · FIDE ID 5302587
When preparing against Kassem Fawaz, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 64 games by Kassem Fawaz, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kassem Fawaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kassem Fawaz 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 | 1,694 | 1,727 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,651 | 1,651 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,725 | 1,744 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 27 | 3 | 34 | 42.2% |
| As White | 31 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 16 | 1 | 16 | 48.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kassem Fawaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kassem Fawaz's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 54.8% | 26.5% |
| e4 | 12 | 38.7% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 26.5% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Fawaz usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Fawaz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Fawaz usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 54.2% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Fawaz usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Fawaz usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Fawaz usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 85.7% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Kassem Fawaz's chess games
All 64 games by Kassem Fawaz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 27 wins, 3 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Marc Nassar | 1,903 | ch-LIB sf | A08 |
| Mar 2017 | Wassim Salameh | 1,797 | ch-LIB sf | B01 |
| Mar 2017 | Joseph Abi Rached | 1,519 | ch-LIB sf | B56 |
| May 2014 | Abu Alhaija Thaer | 1,464 | 7th Beirut Open | B27 |
| May 2014 | Hrag Lakhoyan | 1,307 | 7th Beirut Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LIB sf | 2017 | 15 | 7 | 1,756 |
| 2nd Francophone Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
| 7th Beirut Open | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,668 |
| 9th Beirut Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,656 |
| Saida Shamieh Open | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,791 |
| 4th Beirut Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,134 |
| chT-LIB | 2017 | 5 | 0 | 1,563 |
| 6th Beirut Open | 2013 | 3 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kassem Fawaz's chess games?
64 games by Kassem Fawaz, from Jan 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 Kassem Fawaz has played.
What does Kassem Fawaz play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Kassem Fawaz opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kassem Fawaz answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games).
What openings does Kassem Fawaz play as White?
As White, Kassem Fawaz's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kassem Fawaz play as Black?
As Black, Kassem Fawaz most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Kassem Fawaz's FIDE rating?
Kassem Fawaz is currently rated 1,694 in classical chess, 1,651 in rapid and 1,725 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,727 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Kassem Fawaz played?
Our database contains 64 games by Kassem Fawaz, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 3 draws, 34 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kassem Fawaz?
64 games by Kassem Fawaz 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.