Prepare against Nadia Fawaz
WFM · Lebanon · World #35,363 classical · FIDE ID 5309743
When preparing against Nadia Fawaz, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 243 games by Nadia Fawaz, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nadia Fawaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nadia Fawaz 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 | 1,957 | 1,957 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,903 | 2,055 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,795 | 1,825 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 243 | 85 | 46 | 112 | 35.0% |
| As White | 123 | 42 | 23 | 58 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 120 | 43 | 23 | 54 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nadia Fawaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nadia Fawaz's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 60.2% | 41.2% |
| d4 | 48 | 39.0% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 41.2% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Fawaz usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Fawaz usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Fawaz usually continues Qe2 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 46.9% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Fawaz usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Fawaz usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Fawaz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 66.7% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 19 | 30.2% | 57.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 92.5% | 48.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Nadia Fawaz's chess games
All 243 games by Nadia Fawaz in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - Aug 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: 85 wins, 46 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Konstantin Garagulya | 2,389 | Titled Tue Early | B28 |
| Dec 2024 | A Frhat | 2,321 | Titled Tue Early | D04 |
| Jan 2025 | Pe GER Keller | 2,308 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Jan 2025 | Bryan Solano Cuya | 2,242 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Dec 2024 | Artur Roienko | 2,213 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 55 | 18 | 2,059 |
| Dekweneh Keshmat Open | 2023 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,653 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 5 | 1,912 |
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 1,443 |
| World Rapid Women 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,963 |
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,523 |
| World ol U16 | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,344 |
| ch-Arab U14 Girls | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,318 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nadia Fawaz's chess games?
243 games by Nadia Fawaz, from Aug 2018 to Aug 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 Nadia Fawaz has played.
What does Nadia Fawaz play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Nadia Fawaz opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nadia Fawaz answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Nadia Fawaz play as White?
As White, Nadia Fawaz's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nadia Fawaz play as Black?
As Black, Nadia Fawaz most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Nadia Fawaz's FIDE rating?
Nadia Fawaz is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 1,903 in rapid and 1,795 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nadia Fawaz played?
Our database contains 243 games by Nadia Fawaz, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 46 draws, 112 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nadia Fawaz?
243 games by Nadia Fawaz 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.