Prepare against Mina Wael Sabry
FM · Egypt · World #14,671 classical · FIDE ID 10670173
When preparing against Mina Wael Sabry, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 23.1% over 52 games.
Our database contains 542 games by Mina Wael Sabry, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mina Wael Sabry's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mina Wael Sabry 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 | 2,109 | 2,188 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,301 | 2,318 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,210 | 2,210 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 542 | 224 | 36 | 282 | 41.3% |
| As White | 263 | 116 | 24 | 123 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 279 | 108 | 12 | 159 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mina Wael Sabry's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mina Wael Sabry's side.
First moves as White (263 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 118 | 44.9% | 55.9% |
| Nf3 | 106 | 40.3% | 40.6% |
| e4 | 17 | 6.5% | 47.1% |
| c4 | 12 | 4.6% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 8 | 3.0% | 37.5% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Sabry usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sabry usually continues Nf3 (38.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Sabry usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Sabry usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Sabry usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Sabry usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 128 | 88.9% | 38.3% |
| e5 | 11 | 7.6% | 63.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 92.1% | 40.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Mina Wael Sabry's chess games
All 542 games by Mina Wael Sabry in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 224 wins, 36 draws, 282 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Réti Opening | 43 | 17/6/20 | 39.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 38 | 13/2/23 | 34.2% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 33 | 15/8/10 | 45.5% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 17 | 6/0/11 | 35.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 17 | 13/0/4 | 76.5% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A39 | English Opening | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 52 | 12/2/38 | 23.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 34 | 15/2/17 | 44.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | D Naroditsky | 2,619 | Titled Tue Late | B50 |
| Dec 2023 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 2,619 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Jan 2024 | Anton Demchenko | 2,609 | Titled Tue Early | E69 |
| Aug 2024 | Evgeny Postny | 2,577 | Titled Tue Late | E04 |
| Aug 2024 | Ruben Felgaer | 2,563 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 496 | 217.5 | 2,204 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,152 |
| Chess.com Speed Play In | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,098 |
| ch-Africa U14 | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,003 |
| Wch FIDE Online U10 Africa Qual | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,372 |
| Cairo Al Ain Open | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
| Youth Arab Chess Championship 2026 | Open U18 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,072 |
| ch-Africa U10 | 2019 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mina Wael Sabry's chess games?
542 games by Mina Wael Sabry, from Aug 2019 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 Mina Wael Sabry has played.
What does Mina Wael Sabry play on the first move as White?
Across 263 games with White in our database, Mina Wael Sabry opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mina Wael Sabry answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Mina Wael Sabry play as White?
As White, Mina Wael Sabry's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (43 games, 39.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (38 games, 34.2% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 263 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mina Wael Sabry play as Black?
As Black, Mina Wael Sabry most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (52 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 279 games.
What is Mina Wael Sabry's FIDE rating?
Mina Wael Sabry is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 2,301 in rapid and 2,210 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Mina Wael Sabry played?
Our database contains 542 games by Mina Wael Sabry, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 224 wins, 36 draws, 282 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mina Wael Sabry?
542 games by Mina Wael Sabry 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.