Prepare against Nadim Hammoud
Lebanon · World #35,808 classical · FIDE ID 5301009
Our database contains 97 games by Nadim Hammoud, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nadim Hammoud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nadim Hammoud 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 | 1,955 | 1,955 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 1,913 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,837 | 1,919 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 41 | 18 | 38 | 42.3% |
| As White | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 51 | 21 | 9 | 21 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nadim Hammoud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nadim Hammoud's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 76.1% | 65.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 17.4% | 18.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 65.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Hammoud usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Hammoud usually continues Nf3 (93.8% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Hammoud usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 18.8% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Hammoud usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Hammoud usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Hammoud usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 67.7% | 47.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 19.4% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Nadim Hammoud's chess games
All 97 games by Nadim Hammoud in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 41 wins, 18 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Marc Nassar | 2,348 | 7th Beirut Open | B75 |
| Jan 2013 | Jamal Shamieh | 2,071 | 6th Beirut Open | B07 |
| May 2014 | Imad Berbari | 1,988 | 7th Beirut Open | B00 |
| Jan 2013 | Marwan Sharbel | 1,980 | 6th Beirut Open | C13 |
| Oct 2013 | Tarek Moudallal | 1,968 | ch-LIB | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LIB | 2014 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,013 |
| ch-LIB sf | 2015 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,044 |
| chT-LIB | 2017 | 12 | 4 | 1,691 |
| 8th Beirut Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,940 |
| 7th Beirut Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,193 |
| Soviet Alumni Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,931 |
| 16th ch-Asia Cities | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 2,060 |
| 20th Beirut Christmas Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,649 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nadim Hammoud's chess games?
97 games by Nadim Hammoud, from Jan 2010 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 Nadim Hammoud has played.
What does Nadim Hammoud play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Nadim Hammoud opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nadim Hammoud answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Nadim Hammoud play as White?
As White, Nadim Hammoud's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nadim Hammoud play as Black?
As Black, Nadim Hammoud most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Nadim Hammoud's FIDE rating?
Nadim Hammoud is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,837 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,955 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nadim Hammoud played?
Our database contains 97 games by Nadim Hammoud, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 18 draws, 38 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nadim Hammoud?
97 games by Nadim Hammoud 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.