Prepare against Mohamed Zabeib
Egypt · World #26,230 classical · FIDE ID 10607617
When preparing against Mohamed Zabeib, expect 1.e4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Mohamed Zabeib, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mohamed Zabeib's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohamed Zabeib 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 | 2,010 | 2,192 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,179 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,107 | 2,176 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 35.3% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohamed Zabeib's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohamed Zabeib's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 39.1% | 88.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 34.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 26.1% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 88.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zabeib usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Zabeib usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Zabeib usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Zabeib usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zabeib usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zabeib usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Mohamed Zabeib's chess games
All 51 games by Mohamed Zabeib in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - Sep 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: 18 wins, 19 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Maria Manakova | 2,338 | 1st Al Ain Open | C15 |
| Mar 2013 | Salah Yousry | 2,308 | ch-EGY | B06 |
| Jul 2012 | Amrou Sobh | 2,201 | Mahalla Open 14th | C41 |
| May 2014 | Robert Drasch | 1,973 | 13th IBCA Wch Blind | A38 |
| May 2014 | Aleksandar Todorov | 1,964 | 13th IBCA Wch Blind | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Al Ain Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,202 |
| 13th IBCA Wch Blind | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,174 |
| ch-EGY | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,194 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,004 |
| 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
| FIDE Disabled Cup | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 2,278 |
| Mahalla Open 14th | 2012 | 4 | 3 | 2,442 |
| chT-EGY 0708 | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohamed Zabeib's chess games?
51 games by Mohamed Zabeib, from Apr 2009 to Sep 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 Zabeib has played.
What does Mohamed Zabeib play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Mohamed Zabeib opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohamed Zabeib answers 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mohamed Zabeib play as White?
As White, Mohamed Zabeib's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohamed Zabeib play as Black?
As Black, Mohamed Zabeib most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Mohamed Zabeib's FIDE rating?
Mohamed Zabeib is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid and 2,107 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Mohamed Zabeib played?
Our database contains 51 games by Mohamed Zabeib, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 19 draws, 14 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohamed Zabeib?
51 games by Mohamed Zabeib 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.