Prepare against Naama Lafta Esam
Iraq · World #62,266 classical · FIDE ID 4803779
When preparing against Naama Lafta Esam, expect 1.f4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (80%).
Our database contains 45 games by Naama Lafta Esam, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Naama Lafta Esam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Naama Lafta Esam 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 | 1,848 | 2,072 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 1,998 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,865 | 2,013 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 15 | 7 | 23 | 33.3% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Naama Lafta Esam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Naama Lafta Esam's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 9 | 40.9% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 7 | 31.8% | 35.7% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 27.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 41% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Esam usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Esam usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Esam usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Esam usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Esam usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Esam usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 40.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Naama Lafta Esam's chess games
All 45 games by Naama Lafta Esam in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Zozek Salah Mohamme Mohammed | 2,261 | ch-IRQ | A80 |
| Oct 2013 | Nagem,Abd M.Issa, | 2,177 | ch-IRQ final first Stage | C45 |
| Aug 2022 | Latif Hamid Mohammed | 2,083 | ch-IRQ | B76 |
| Aug 2017 | Salem Hatam Taleb | 2,058 | ch-IRQ | B28 |
| Aug 2022 | Bassam Faraj Allah Mohammed | 1,706 | ch-IRQ | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRQ | 2022 | 25 | 11.5 | 1,946 |
| Zonal 3.1 | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,722 |
| 1st Baghdad Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 2,047 |
| 2nd IRQ-ch Open | 2013 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,231 |
| ch-IRQ final first Stage | 2013 | 3 | 2 | 2,277 |
| chT-IRQ Clubs | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,722 |
| chT-IRQ Club 25th | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Naama Lafta Esam's chess games?
45 games by Naama Lafta Esam, from Apr 2007 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 Naama Lafta Esam has played.
What does Naama Lafta Esam play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Naama Lafta Esam opens with 1.f4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nc3 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Naama Lafta Esam answers 1...Nc6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (80% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games).
What openings does Naama Lafta Esam play as White?
As White, Naama Lafta Esam's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Naama Lafta Esam play as Black?
As Black, Naama Lafta Esam most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Naama Lafta Esam's FIDE rating?
Naama Lafta Esam is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid and 1,865 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Naama Lafta Esam played?
Our database contains 45 games by Naama Lafta Esam, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Naama Lafta Esam?
45 games by Naama Lafta Esam 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.