Prepare against Nawar Ahmed Ghezel
Iraq · World #122,812 classical · FIDE ID 4815459
When preparing against Nawar Ahmed Ghezel, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Nawar Ahmed Ghezel, covering Jul 2018 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Nawar Ahmed Ghezel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nawar Ahmed Ghezel 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 | 1,669 | 1,712 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,587 | 1,612 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,553 | 1,567 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 4 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 383 rated games against 280 different opponents, across 50 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 259 | 80 | 42 | 137 | 30.9% | 1,575 | 1,399 | 6 |
| Rapid | 97 | 33 | 4 | 60 | 34.0% | 1,567 | 1,342 | 2 |
| Blitz | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 29.4% | 1,407 | 1,007 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 164 | 23 | 22 | 119 | 14.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 37 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 45.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,787 | 1,587 |
| 2025 | 64 | 25 | 13 | 26 | 1,730 | 1,621 |
| 2024 | 49 | 17 | 8 | 24 | 1,622 | 1,515 |
| 2023 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 1,587 | 1,400 |
| 2022 | 72 | 26 | 3 | 43 | 1,551 | 1,367 |
| 2021 | 94 | 23 | 13 | 58 | 1,575 | 1,306 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1,558 | 1,292 |
| 2019 | 27 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 1,425 | 1,185 |
| 2018 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 1,244 | 959 |
Where Nawar Ahmed Ghezel has played
Iraq (46) · Tunisia (2) · Iran (1) · Jordan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nawar Ahmed Ghezel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nawar Ahmed Ghezel's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ghezel usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Ghezel usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ghezel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Nawar Ahmed Ghezel's chess games
All 36 games by Nawar Ahmed Ghezel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - Nov 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, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Sabah Noori Widad | 1,754 | IRQ FINAL 2025 (Iraqi Championships) | Women | B23 |
| Dec 2025 | Sabah Noori Nihad | 1,726 | IRQ FINAL 2025 (Iraqi Championships) | Women | C24 |
| Dec 2025 | Latif Amin Lare | 1,598 | IRQ FINAL 2025 (Iraqi Championships) | Women | C50 |
| Dec 2025 | Niyazi Taha Zheeno | 1,459 | IRQ FINAL 2025 (Iraqi Championships) | Women | B24 |
| Jun 2020 | Aseel Faqeeh | 1,435 | Djerba Online w | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 16 | 4.5 | 1,436 |
| IRQ FINAL 2025 (Iraqi Championships) | Women | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,842 |
| ch-Arab U18 Girls | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,273 |
| ch-IRQ | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nawar Ahmed Ghezel's chess games?
36 games by Nawar Ahmed Ghezel, from Jul 2018 to Nov 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 Nawar Ahmed Ghezel has played.
What does Nawar Ahmed Ghezel play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Nawar Ahmed Ghezel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nawar Ahmed Ghezel answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nawar Ahmed Ghezel play as White?
As White, Nawar Ahmed Ghezel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nawar Ahmed Ghezel play as Black?
As Black, Nawar Ahmed Ghezel most often plays: London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Nawar Ahmed Ghezel's FIDE rating?
Nawar Ahmed Ghezel is currently rated 1,669 in classical chess, 1,587 in rapid and 1,553 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,712 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Nawar Ahmed Ghezel played?
Our database contains 36 games by Nawar Ahmed Ghezel, covering Jul 2018 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nawar Ahmed Ghezel?
36 games by Nawar Ahmed Ghezel 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.