Prepare against Nabil Kamel
Egypt · World #27,331 classical · FIDE ID 10600892
When preparing against Nabil Kamel, expect 1.Nf3 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (40%).
Our database contains 50 games by Nabil Kamel, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Nabil Kamel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nabil Kamel 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 | 2,003 | 2,165 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,079 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 12 | 8 | 30 | 24.0% |
| As White | 28 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 17.9% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nabil Kamel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nabil Kamel's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 9 | 32.1% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 21.4% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kamel usually continues c3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kamel usually continues c3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Kamel usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Kamel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kamel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Kamel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Nabil Kamel's chess games
All 50 games by Nabil Kamel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Borg Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Moheb Ameir | 2,291 | Cairo Masters Open | C01 |
| Feb 2014 | Hamed Ismail | 2,257 | Cairo Masters Open | D04 |
| Apr 1999 | Nadi Beshara | 2,249 | 3rd Golden Cleopatra Open | A06 |
| Jun 2003 | Ashraf Amin | 2,245 | 7th Golden Cleopatra Open | A34 |
| Apr 1999 | Mohamed Abo Nar | 2,196 | 3rd Golden Cleopatra Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World U20-ch17 | 1978 | 12 | 5 | 2,245 |
| 3rd Golden Cleopatra Open | 1999 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,122 |
| 6th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,179 |
| Cairo Masters Open | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,199 |
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,944 |
| chT-EGY | 2016 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,889 |
| ch-Asia | 1996 | 3 | 0 | 1,831 |
| 7th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2003 | 3 | 1 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nabil Kamel's chess games?
50 games by Nabil Kamel, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Nabil Kamel has played.
What does Nabil Kamel play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Nabil Kamel opens with 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nabil Kamel answers 1...b6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Nabil Kamel play as White?
As White, Nabil Kamel's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 8.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nabil Kamel play as Black?
As Black, Nabil Kamel most often plays: Owen Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Nabil Kamel's FIDE rating?
Nabil Kamel is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Nabil Kamel played?
Our database contains 50 games by Nabil Kamel, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 30 losses (24.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nabil Kamel?
50 games by Nabil Kamel 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.