Prepare against Maher Himdan
IM · Egypt · World #13,036 classical · FIDE ID 10600221
Our database contains 189 games by Maher Himdan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maher Himdan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maher Himdan 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 | 2,128 | 2,361 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,240 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 59 | 55 | 75 | 31.2% |
| As White | 94 | 37 | 24 | 33 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 95 | 22 | 31 | 42 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maher Himdan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maher Himdan's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 90.4% | 50.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 6.4% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Himdan usually continues Nf3 (45.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Himdan usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Himdan usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Himdan usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Himdan usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Himdan usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 68.4% | 44.2% |
| d6 | 8 | 21.1% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 21 | 47.7% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 34.1% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.4% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Maher Himdan's chess games
All 189 games by Maher Himdan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 59 wins, 55 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A54 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Vladimir L. Stoockalov | 2,470 | Golden Cleopatra | C47 |
| Apr 2006 | Srdjan Sale | 2,453 | 08th Dubai Open | B40 |
| Nov 1998 | Milos Jirovsky | 2,435 | 2nd Tanta Open | B39 |
| Mar 1998 | Sergei Khmelnitsky | 2,420 | Golden Cleopatra | B77 |
| Nov 1998 | Yuri Korsunsky | 2,415 | 2nd Tanta Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo B | 1997 | 11 | 5 | 2,370 |
| Golden Cleopatra | 1998 | 10 | 5 | 2,431 |
| 5th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2001 | 10 | 5 | 2,333 |
| 1st Tanta Open | 1997 | 10 | 5 | 2,329 |
| 5th Dubai Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,349 |
| 13th Abu Dhabi Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,404 |
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,187 |
| 4th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maher Himdan's chess games?
189 games by Maher Himdan, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Maher Himdan has played.
What does Maher Himdan play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Maher Himdan opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maher Himdan answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Maher Himdan play as White?
As White, Maher Himdan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maher Himdan play as Black?
As Black, Maher Himdan most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Rat Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Maher Himdan's FIDE rating?
Maher Himdan is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,361 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Maher Himdan played?
Our database contains 189 games by Maher Himdan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 55 draws, 75 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maher Himdan?
189 games by Maher Himdan 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.