Prepare against Mousa Naiem
Jordan · World #58,862 classical · FIDE ID 8100250
Our database contains 90 games by Mousa Naiem, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mousa Naiem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mousa Naiem 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 | 1,860 | 2,163 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 31 | 12 | 47 | 34.4% |
| As White | 46 | 13 | 6 | 27 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 44 | 18 | 6 | 20 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mousa Naiem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mousa Naiem's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 37 | 80.4% | 31.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 80% of White games, 31.1% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Naiem usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Naiem usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Naiem usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Naiem usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Naiem usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Naiem usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 89.5% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Mousa Naiem's chess games
All 90 games by Mousa Naiem in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 31 wins, 12 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Réti Opening | 15 | 2/2/11 | 13.3% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Slim Bouaziz | 2,369 | 4th ch-Arab League | B09 |
| Mar 2002 | Ibrahim Chahrani | 2,312 | 4th ch-Arab League | A80 |
| Mar 2000 | Samir Mohammad | 2,300 | ch-Asia Cities 12th | D83 |
| May 2009 | Bilal Samhouri | 2,213 | ch-JOR | D36 |
| Mar 2007 | Ezat Elbaba | 2,157 | 15th ch-Asia Cities | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Prince Mohammed | 2009 | 14 | 1 | 2,125 |
| 4th ch-Arab League | 2002 | 10 | 3 | 2,151 |
| ch-JOR | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,295 |
| 13th ch-Asia Cities | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,224 |
| ch-JOR sf | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,226 |
| 3rd King Abdullah II Open | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| 11th chT-Arab Clubs | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,120 |
| 15th ch-Asia Cities | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mousa Naiem's chess games?
90 games by Mousa Naiem, from Apr 2003 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 Mousa Naiem has played.
What does Mousa Naiem play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Mousa Naiem opens with 1.Nf3 (80% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mousa Naiem answers 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...Nc6 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Mousa Naiem play as White?
As White, Mousa Naiem's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (15 games, 13.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mousa Naiem play as Black?
As Black, Mousa Naiem most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Mousa Naiem's FIDE rating?
Mousa Naiem is currently rated 1,860 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Mousa Naiem played?
Our database contains 90 games by Mousa Naiem, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 12 draws, 47 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mousa Naiem?
90 games by Mousa Naiem 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.