Prepare against Mohamad Habash
Lebanon · World #61,375 classical · FIDE ID 5303486
When preparing against Mohamad Habash, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 148 games by Mohamad Habash, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mohamad Habash's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohamad Habash 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 | 1,851 | 1,884 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 1,882 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,875 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 50 | 34 | 64 | 33.8% |
| As White | 72 | 27 | 15 | 30 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 76 | 23 | 19 | 34 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohamad Habash's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohamad Habash's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 48.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 23 | 31.9% | 45.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 18.1% | 42.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Habash usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Habash usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Habash usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Habash usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Habash usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Habash usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 60.5% | 48.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 16.3% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 11.6% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 11.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 63.2% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Mohamad Habash's chess games
All 148 games by Mohamad Habash in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 50 wins, 34 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | S Muratkuliev | 2,185 | World Amateur U2300 | A20 |
| Oct 2025 | Giorgio Kaloust | 2,031 | 12th Beirut Open | B20 |
| Jul 2016 | Roland Akhrass | 1,999 | chT-LIB | B72 |
| Oct 2015 | Vassilis Aristotelous | 1,983 | 10th ch-Mediterranean | B23 |
| Jul 2016 | Nadim Hammoud | 1,918 | chT-LIB | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LIB sf | 2017 | 24 | 14.5 | 1,812 |
| chT-LIB | 2017 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,817 |
| ch-LIB 42nd | 2016 | 10 | 2 | 1,793 |
| Aley Hariri Rapid Cup | 2021 | 10 | 2 | 1,714 |
| 9th Beirut Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,893 |
| 12th Beirut Open | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,064 |
| 10th ch-Mediterranean | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,933 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,781 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohamad Habash's chess games?
148 games by Mohamad Habash, from Jun 2015 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 Mohamad Habash has played.
What does Mohamad Habash play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Mohamad Habash opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohamad Habash answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Mohamad Habash play as White?
As White, Mohamad Habash's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohamad Habash play as Black?
As Black, Mohamad Habash most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Mohamad Habash's FIDE rating?
Mohamad Habash is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,884 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Mohamad Habash played?
Our database contains 148 games by Mohamad Habash, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 34 draws, 64 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohamad Habash?
148 games by Mohamad Habash 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.