Prepare against Mohamed Samir Elsayed
FM · Egypt · World #10,709 classical · FIDE ID 10600094
When preparing against Mohamed Samir Elsayed, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 45 games by Mohamed Samir Elsayed, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mohamed Samir Elsayed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohamed Samir Elsayed 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 | 2,159 | 2,304 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,220 | 2,259 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,228 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 22 | 6 | 17 | 48.9% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohamed Samir Elsayed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohamed Samir Elsayed's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Elsayed usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Elsayed usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Elsayed usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Elsayed usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (40% of these games) — Elsayed usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Elsayed usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Mohamed Samir Elsayed's chess games
All 45 games by Mohamed Samir Elsayed in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 22 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Ilmars Starostits | 2,431 | — | B79 |
| May 2021 | Yahli Sokolovsky | 2,431 | Titled Arena May 8th | A01 |
| Mar 2000 | Blas Lugo | 2,415 | Oz.com qual blitz | B31 |
| Apr 2021 | Volodymyr Sakun | 2,385 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | C56 |
| May 2021 | Robert Bator | 2,356 | Titled Arena May 8th | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oz.com qual blitz | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,292 |
| 2nd Dubai Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,352 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 2,404 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 2,323 |
| 3rd King Abdullah II Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,846 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohamed Samir Elsayed's chess games?
45 games by Mohamed Samir Elsayed, from Jan 2007 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 Samir Elsayed has played.
What does Mohamed Samir Elsayed play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Mohamed Samir Elsayed opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohamed Samir Elsayed answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Mohamed Samir Elsayed play as White?
As White, Mohamed Samir Elsayed's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohamed Samir Elsayed play as Black?
As Black, Mohamed Samir Elsayed most often plays: King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Mohamed Samir Elsayed's FIDE rating?
Mohamed Samir Elsayed is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess, 2,220 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Mohamed Samir Elsayed played?
Our database contains 45 games by Mohamed Samir Elsayed, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohamed Samir Elsayed?
45 games by Mohamed Samir Elsayed 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.