Prepare against Moustafa Elsayed
Egypt · World #19,202 classical · FIDE ID 10600434
Our database contains 38 games by Moustafa Elsayed, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Moustafa Elsayed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Moustafa Elsayed 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 | 2,064 | 2,242 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,223 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,185 | 2,227 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 23.7% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Moustafa Elsayed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Moustafa Elsayed's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 40.0% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Elsayed usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Elsayed usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Elsayed usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Elsayed usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Elsayed usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Elsayed usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Moustafa Elsayed's chess games
All 38 games by Moustafa Elsayed 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: 9 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D42 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Ramadan Abdel Aziem | 2,296 | ch-EGY Final | A29 |
| May 2016 | Esam Zakaria | 2,232 | chT-EGY | A14 |
| Apr 2014 | Abdel Rahman Lotfy | 2,160 | 15th Mahalla Open | B33 |
| Jul 2009 | Ramez Sameir | 2,081 | Egypt Open | C06 |
| Dec 2007 | Hyssam Adel | 2,069 | ch-EGY Final | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EGY Final | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,238 |
| chT-EGY | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,130 |
| Egypt Open | 2009 | 7 | 5 | 2,189 |
| 7th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2003 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,039 |
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 2,076 |
| 15th Mahalla Open | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 2,135 |
| Cairo Masters Open | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,158 |
| Assiut Open 06th | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,947 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Moustafa Elsayed's chess games?
38 games by Moustafa Elsayed, 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 Moustafa Elsayed has played.
What does Moustafa Elsayed play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Moustafa Elsayed opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Moustafa Elsayed answers 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Moustafa Elsayed play as White?
As White, Moustafa Elsayed's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Moustafa Elsayed play as Black?
As Black, Moustafa Elsayed most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Moustafa Elsayed's FIDE rating?
Moustafa Elsayed is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,185 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Moustafa Elsayed played?
Our database contains 38 games by Moustafa Elsayed, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Moustafa Elsayed?
38 games by Moustafa Elsayed 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.