Prepare against Mohsen Elgabry
IM · Egypt · World #19,348 classical · FIDE ID 10600531
When preparing against Mohsen Elgabry, expect 1.Nf3 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 29.0% over 31 games.
Our database contains 384 games by Mohsen Elgabry, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mohsen Elgabry's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohsen Elgabry 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 | 2,063 | 2,376 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,249 | 2,362 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,107 | 2,361 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 384 | 169 | 83 | 132 | 44.0% |
| As White | 199 | 92 | 48 | 59 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 185 | 77 | 35 | 73 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohsen Elgabry's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohsen Elgabry's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 134 | 67.3% | 59.7% |
| e4 | 28 | 14.1% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 20 | 10.1% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 13 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 67% of White games, 59.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Elgabry usually continues g3 (61.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Elgabry usually continues g3 (56.9% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Elgabry usually continues g3 (65.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Elgabry usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Elgabry usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Elgabry usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 61.2% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 24 | 24.5% | 41.7% |
| b6 | 5 | 5.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 86.2% | 58.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.7% | 30.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.6% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Mohsen Elgabry's chess games
All 384 games by Mohsen Elgabry in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 169 wins, 83 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 76 | 36/18/22 | 47.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B72 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 9/7/15 | 29.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 25 | 12/6/7 | 48.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Evgeny Gleizerov | 2,556 | Amman tt | D11 |
| Jan 1998 | Essam El Gindy | 2,485 | Cairo Open | B58 |
| May 2015 | Samy Shoker | 2,484 | ch-Africa | A29 |
| Jan 2026 | Mayank Chakraborty | 2,468 | 16th Chennai Open | A05 |
| Jul 2000 | Anatoly Donchenko | 2,457 | 4th Golden Cleopatra Open | B37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 25 | 16.5 | 2,253 |
| ch-Africa | 2023 | 19 | 8 | 2,252 |
| Cairo Open | 1998 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,380 |
| 5th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2001 | 10 | 3 | 2,169 |
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2015 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,404 |
| 18th Alexandria Open | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,286 |
| 4th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,342 |
| 3rd Golden Cleopatra Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,363 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohsen Elgabry's chess games?
384 games by Mohsen Elgabry, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Mohsen Elgabry has played.
What does Mohsen Elgabry play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Mohsen Elgabry opens with 1.Nf3 (67% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohsen Elgabry answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Mohsen Elgabry play as White?
As White, Mohsen Elgabry's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (76 games, 47.4% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohsen Elgabry play as Black?
As Black, Mohsen Elgabry most often plays: Modern Defense (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Mohsen Elgabry's FIDE rating?
Mohsen Elgabry is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess, 2,249 in rapid and 2,107 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,376 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Mohsen Elgabry played?
Our database contains 384 games by Mohsen Elgabry, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 83 draws, 132 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohsen Elgabry?
384 games by Mohsen Elgabry 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.