Prepare against Mohammad Zeidan
Lebanon · World #43,938 classical · FIDE ID 5302200
When preparing against Mohammad Zeidan, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (50%).
Our database contains 74 games by Mohammad Zeidan, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mohammad Zeidan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohammad Zeidan 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 | 1,918 | 1,988 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 1,943 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,043 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 27 | 19 | 28 | 36.5% |
| As White | 37 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 37 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohammad Zeidan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohammad Zeidan's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 97.3% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Zeidan usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zeidan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Zeidan usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zeidan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 35.0% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
Mohammad Zeidan's chess games
All 74 games by Mohammad Zeidan in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 27 wins, 19 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Marwan Nassar | 2,050 | Beirut Lasker Memorial B | B84 |
| Jul 2016 | Nabil E Khechen | 1,992 | chT-LIB | A04 |
| Jul 2016 | Marwan Sharbel | 1,958 | chT-LIB | A48 |
| Jan 2015 | Oussama Jawhar | 1,851 | Beirut Lasker Memorial B | C77 |
| Jan 2015 | Rawad El Ayyash | 1,813 | Beirut Lasker Memorial B | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LIB sf | 2015 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,838 |
| chT-LIB | 2017 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,975 |
| Beirut Lasker Memorial B | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,900 |
| 9th Beirut Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,756 |
| Saida Shamieh Open | 2021 | 7 | 5 | 1,701 |
| 3rd Beirut Open | 2009 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,870 |
| ch-LIB | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,879 |
| 20th Beirut Christmas Open | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,596 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohammad Zeidan's chess games?
74 games by Mohammad Zeidan, from Dec 2014 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 Mohammad Zeidan has played.
What does Mohammad Zeidan play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Mohammad Zeidan opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohammad Zeidan answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nc6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Mohammad Zeidan play as White?
As White, Mohammad Zeidan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohammad Zeidan play as Black?
As Black, Mohammad Zeidan most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Mohammad Zeidan's FIDE rating?
Mohammad Zeidan is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Mohammad Zeidan played?
Our database contains 74 games by Mohammad Zeidan, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 19 draws, 28 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohammad Zeidan?
74 games by Mohammad Zeidan 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.