Prepare against Mohsen Gabr
FM · Egypt · World #6,404 classical · FIDE ID 10619593
Our database contains 280 games by Mohsen Gabr, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mohsen Gabr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohsen Gabr 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 | 2,237 | 2,320 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,124 | 2,254 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,091 | 2,240 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 280 | 113 | 29 | 138 | 40.4% |
| As White | 147 | 59 | 16 | 72 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 133 | 54 | 13 | 66 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohsen Gabr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohsen Gabr's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 36.7% | 36.1% |
| g3 | 34 | 23.1% | 41.2% |
| d4 | 28 | 19.0% | 55.4% |
| b3 | 14 | 9.5% | 39.3% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 8.8% | 80.8% |
| f3 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 36.1% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Gabr usually continues d3 (22.2% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Gabr usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Gabr usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.g3 — 23% of White games, 41.2% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Gabr usually continues f3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Gabr usually continues f3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Gabr usually continues f3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 17.6% | 75.0% |
| f6 | 11 | 16.2% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 16.2% | 31.8% |
| d6 | 9 | 13.2% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 37.2% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 16.3% | 57.1% |
| f6 | 6 | 14.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 11.6% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Mohsen Gabr's chess games
All 280 games by Mohsen Gabr in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 113 wins, 29 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 33 | 12/2/19 | 36.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A48 | London System | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 13/3/7 | 56.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 1/1/13 | 6.7% |
| B00 | Barnes Defense | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,514 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| Apr 2023 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Apr 2016 | Mohamed Ezat | 2,467 | Cairo Egyptian Open | D36 |
| Nov 2024 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Feb 2023 | Mathias Womacka | 2,409 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 204 | 78 | 2,107 |
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,376 |
| Cairo Masters Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,211 |
| 29th Pardubice Open Rapid | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,221 |
| 29th Pardubice Czech Open B | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 2,328 |
| chT-EGY | 2016 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,412 |
| 22nd Alexandria Open | 2017 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,329 |
| 3rd Zgazig Sharkia Open | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohsen Gabr's chess games?
280 games by Mohsen Gabr, from Nov 2012 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 Mohsen Gabr has played.
What does Mohsen Gabr play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Mohsen Gabr opens with 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.g3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohsen Gabr answers 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...f6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...f6 (14% of games).
What openings does Mohsen Gabr play as White?
As White, Mohsen Gabr's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohsen Gabr play as Black?
As Black, Mohsen Gabr most often plays: Modern Defense (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Barnes Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Mohsen Gabr's FIDE rating?
Mohsen Gabr is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess, 2,124 in rapid and 2,091 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Mohsen Gabr played?
Our database contains 280 games by Mohsen Gabr, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 29 draws, 138 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohsen Gabr?
280 games by Mohsen Gabr 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.