Prepare against Kassim Hassan Fidow
Somalia · World #66,044 classical · FIDE ID 16100239
When preparing against Kassim Hassan Fidow, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 44 games by Kassim Hassan Fidow, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kassim Hassan Fidow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kassim Hassan Fidow 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 | 1,835 | 1,835 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,755 | 1,764 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,777 | 1,777 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 11 | 3 | 30 | 25.0% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kassim Hassan Fidow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kassim Hassan Fidow's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 50.0% | 15.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 15.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Fidow usually continues c4 (8.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Fidow usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Fidow usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Fidow usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Fidow usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 76.5% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 4 | 23.5% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Kassim Hassan Fidow's chess games
All 44 games by Kassim Hassan Fidow in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 11 wins, 3 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza | 2,093 | ch-Africa | B23 |
| Jul 2016 | Francis Eric Anquandah | 2,019 | ch-Africa | B33 |
| May 2019 | Endashaw Ashame Bajje | 2,018 | Mombasa zt 4.2 | C41 |
| Sep 2016 | Devarajen Chinasamy | 2,018 | Olympiad-42 | B30 |
| Aug 2021 | A Safeya Zakareya | 1,912 | Online Olym Div4 B | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,956 |
| ch-Africa | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,965 |
| Online Olym Div4 B | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 1,610 |
| Mombasa zt 4.2 | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,877 |
| Africa zt 4.2 | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,508 |
| Online Olym Base A | 2020 | 3 | 0 | 1,477 |
| chT-UGA | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,440 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kassim Hassan Fidow's chess games?
44 games by Kassim Hassan Fidow, from Jun 2016 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 Kassim Hassan Fidow has played.
What does Kassim Hassan Fidow play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Kassim Hassan Fidow opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kassim Hassan Fidow answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Kassim Hassan Fidow play as White?
As White, Kassim Hassan Fidow's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kassim Hassan Fidow play as Black?
As Black, Kassim Hassan Fidow most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Kassim Hassan Fidow's FIDE rating?
Kassim Hassan Fidow is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,755 in rapid and 1,777 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,835 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Kassim Hassan Fidow played?
Our database contains 44 games by Kassim Hassan Fidow, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 3 draws, 30 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kassim Hassan Fidow?
44 games by Kassim Hassan Fidow 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.