Prepare against Mohammed Damaj
CM · PSE · World #14,463 classical · FIDE ID 11501731
When preparing against Mohammed Damaj, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 59 games by Mohammed Damaj, covering Nov 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mohammed Damaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohammed Damaj 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 | 2,112 | 2,119 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,119 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,097 | 2,097 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 33.9% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohammed Damaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohammed Damaj's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 12 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Damaj usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Damaj usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Damaj usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Damaj usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Damaj usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Damaj usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 30.0% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 30.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Mohammed Damaj's chess games
All 59 games by Mohammed Damaj in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 20 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Florian Grafl | 2,343 | World Blitz 2025 | A00 |
| Dec 2025 | Zanas Nainys | 2,307 | World Blitz 2025 | D00 |
| Dec 2025 | Mohamed Tissir | 2,293 | World Blitz 2025 | C42 |
| Nov 2024 | Omran Al Hosani | 2,227 | ch-Arab Indiv Men Rapid | C02 |
| Dec 2025 | Fred Berend | 2,213 | World Rapid 2025 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 7 | 2,263 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 5 | 2,205 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,178 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,217 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men Rapid | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,199 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,461 |
| 45th Olympiad 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,414 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohammed Damaj's chess games?
59 games by Mohammed Damaj, from Nov 2013 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 Mohammed Damaj has played.
What does Mohammed Damaj play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Mohammed Damaj opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohammed Damaj answers 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mohammed Damaj play as White?
As White, Mohammed Damaj's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohammed Damaj play as Black?
As Black, Mohammed Damaj most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Mohammed Damaj's FIDE rating?
Mohammed Damaj is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid and 2,097 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Mohammed Damaj played?
Our database contains 59 games by Mohammed Damaj, covering Nov 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohammed Damaj?
59 games by Mohammed Damaj 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.