Prepare against Lateefah Messam-Sparks
Spain · World #47,240 classical · FIDE ID 470813
When preparing against Lateefah Messam-Sparks, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 211 games by Lateefah Messam-Sparks, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lateefah Messam-Sparks's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lateefah Messam-Sparks 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 | 1,904 | 1,962 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,940 | 1,940 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 63 | 49 | 99 | 29.9% |
| As White | 101 | 35 | 22 | 44 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 110 | 28 | 27 | 55 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lateefah Messam-Sparks's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lateefah Messam-Sparks's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 61.4% | 45.2% |
| e4 | 38 | 37.6% | 47.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Messam-Sparks usually continues c4 (37.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Messam-Sparks usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Messam-Sparks usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Messam-Sparks usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Messam-Sparks usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Messam-Sparks usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 90.6% | 33.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 7.8% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 50.0% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Lateefah Messam-Sparks's chess games
All 211 games by Lateefah Messam-Sparks in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 63 wins, 49 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 14 | 2/0/12 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Natasha K Regan | 2,131 | chT1b-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | B23 |
| Sep 2010 | Mariya Korniyuk | 2,126 | ch-EU U18 Girls | E70 |
| May 2011 | Fiona Steil-Antoni | 2,117 | BCF-chT1c 1011 (4NCL) Promotion pool | E35 |
| Jul 2010 | Andrew Mayhew | 2,085 | 97th ch-GBR | A48 |
| Nov 2010 | James P Holland | 2,079 | Brighton Open | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Wch U20 Girls | 2012 | 12 | 4 | 1,900 |
| 97th ch-GBR | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,062 |
| 9th Gibraltar Masters | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 1,970 |
| Uxbridge YM | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,967 |
| Faber Cup | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 1,928 |
| London Classic w | 2010 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,791 |
| 95th ch-GBR Major Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,900 |
| ch-EU U18 Girls | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,968 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lateefah Messam-Sparks's chess games?
211 games by Lateefah Messam-Sparks, from Apr 2007 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 Lateefah Messam-Sparks has played.
What does Lateefah Messam-Sparks play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Lateefah Messam-Sparks opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lateefah Messam-Sparks answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Lateefah Messam-Sparks play as White?
As White, Lateefah Messam-Sparks's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lateefah Messam-Sparks play as Black?
As Black, Lateefah Messam-Sparks most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Lateefah Messam-Sparks's FIDE rating?
Lateefah Messam-Sparks is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess, 1,940 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (May 2012).
How many games has Lateefah Messam-Sparks played?
Our database contains 211 games by Lateefah Messam-Sparks, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 49 draws, 99 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lateefah Messam-Sparks?
211 games by Lateefah Messam-Sparks 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.