Prepare against Mohamed Nader
IM · Egypt · World #12,669 classical · FIDE ID 10600159
When preparing against Mohamed Nader, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 36.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 165 games by Mohamed Nader, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mohamed Nader's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohamed Nader 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 | 2,133 | 2,225 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,110 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,113 | 2,115 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 70 | 31 | 64 | 42.4% |
| As White | 89 | 41 | 15 | 33 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 76 | 29 | 16 | 31 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohamed Nader's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohamed Nader's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Nader usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Nader usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Nader usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 89.2% | 48.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 10.8% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 64.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 35.3% | 41.7% |
Mohamed Nader's chess games
All 165 games by Mohamed Nader in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 70 wins, 31 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 26 | 13/4/9 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/4/12 | 36.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Moheb Ameir | 2,421 | Golden Cleopatra Open | B18 |
| Aug 2017 | Abdul Hameed El Arousy | 2,279 | 22nd Alexandria Open | A47 |
| Apr 2013 | Hany Sameeh | 2,272 | ch-EGY | D94 |
| Mar 2013 | Ahmed Mousa | 2,271 | ch-EGY | A35 |
| Feb 2010 | Hanna Sorial | 2,264 | Tripoli Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53rd Wch U20 | 2014 | 12 | 5 | 1,921 |
| Wch U14 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,048 |
| Wch U16 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,097 |
| ch-Africa U20 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,106 |
| Tripoli Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,273 |
| ch-EGY | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 2,156 |
| ch-Arab U20 | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,900 |
| Cairo Masters Open | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,017 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohamed Nader's chess games?
165 games by Mohamed Nader, from Jan 2008 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 Mohamed Nader has played.
What does Mohamed Nader play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Mohamed Nader opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohamed Nader answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games).
What openings does Mohamed Nader play as White?
As White, Mohamed Nader's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (21 games, 52.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohamed Nader play as Black?
As Black, Mohamed Nader most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Mohamed Nader's FIDE rating?
Mohamed Nader is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,113 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Mohamed Nader played?
Our database contains 165 games by Mohamed Nader, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 31 draws, 64 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohamed Nader?
165 games by Mohamed Nader 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.