Prepare against Marwan Sharbel
Lebanon · World #53,435 classical · FIDE ID 5301629
Our database contains 185 games by Marwan Sharbel, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marwan Sharbel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marwan Sharbel 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 | 1,880 | 2,037 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,838 | 2,019 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 1,980 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 82 | 36 | 67 | 44.3% |
| As White | 91 | 44 | 15 | 32 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 94 | 38 | 21 | 35 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marwan Sharbel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marwan Sharbel's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 82.4% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 11 | 12.1% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.4% | 12.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Sharbel usually continues c4 (44.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sharbel usually continues c4 (71.9% score)
- …b6 (3% of these games) — Sharbel usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 45.5% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Sharbel usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Sharbel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Sharbel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 46.8% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 11 | 23.4% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 8.5% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.5% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 8.5% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 76.7% | 56.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 23.3% | 64.3% |
Marwan Sharbel's chess games
All 185 games by Marwan Sharbel in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 82 wins, 36 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Faisal Khairallah | 2,273 | 43rd ch-LIB | B23 |
| Jun 2008 | Ali Atwi | 2,138 | ch-LIB | D48 |
| Oct 2015 | Charaf Bassel | 2,126 | 10th ch-Mediterranean | A30 |
| Jul 2017 | Mahmoud Abdulaziz | 2,117 | 43rd ch-LIB | B06 |
| May 2014 | Jamal Shamieh | 2,091 | 7th Beirut Open | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LIB sf | 2017 | 24 | 15 | 1,896 |
| ch-LIB | 2014 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,292 |
| chT-LIB | 2017 | 13 | 5 | 2,005 |
| 43rd ch-LIB | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 2,061 |
| 40th LIB Championship | 2014 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| 8th Beirut Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,141 |
| 2nd Francophone Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,926 |
| 7th Beirut Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,393 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marwan Sharbel's chess games?
185 games by Marwan Sharbel, from Jan 2010 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 Marwan Sharbel has played.
What does Marwan Sharbel play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Marwan Sharbel opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marwan Sharbel answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Marwan Sharbel play as White?
As White, Marwan Sharbel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marwan Sharbel play as Black?
As Black, Marwan Sharbel most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Marwan Sharbel's FIDE rating?
Marwan Sharbel is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,838 in rapid and 1,868 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (May 2011).
How many games has Marwan Sharbel played?
Our database contains 185 games by Marwan Sharbel, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 36 draws, 67 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marwan Sharbel?
185 games by Marwan Sharbel 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.