Prepare against Nehad Nyazi
Egypt · World #18,049 classical · FIDE ID 10601988
When preparing against Nehad Nyazi, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 113 games by Nehad Nyazi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nehad Nyazi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nehad Nyazi 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 | 2,075 | 2,273 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,146 | 2,235 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,207 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 35 | 21 | 57 | 31.0% |
| As White | 57 | 21 | 10 | 26 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 56 | 14 | 11 | 31 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nehad Nyazi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nehad Nyazi's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 98.2% | 44.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Nyazi usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Nyazi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Nyazi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Nyazi usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 96.6% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Nehad Nyazi's chess games
All 113 games by Nehad Nyazi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 35 wins, 21 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Ilyass Msellek | 2,420 | ch-Africa | E61 |
| Nov 2015 | Khaled Abdel Razik | 2,418 | Cairo Egyptian Open | E90 |
| Nov 2015 | Hatim Ibrahim | 2,319 | Cairo Egyptian Open | A60 |
| Sep 2007 | Mateus Felizardo Viageiro Alice | 2,255 | ch-Africa | E73 |
| Jul 2009 | Deon Solomons | 2,210 | ch-Africa | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2023 | 30 | 13 | 2,206 |
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 16 | 8 | 2,262 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,028 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,057 |
| Muscat Nights Int. | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,016 |
| 2nd Sharjah Masters | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 2,227 |
| 6th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2002 | 6 | 1 | 1,959 |
| 22nd Alexandria Open | 2017 | 5 | 4 | 2,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nehad Nyazi's chess games?
113 games by Nehad Nyazi, from Apr 2003 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 Nehad Nyazi has played.
What does Nehad Nyazi play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Nehad Nyazi opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nehad Nyazi answers 1...c6 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nehad Nyazi play as White?
As White, Nehad Nyazi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nehad Nyazi play as Black?
As Black, Nehad Nyazi most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Nehad Nyazi's FIDE rating?
Nehad Nyazi is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 2,146 in rapid and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Nehad Nyazi played?
Our database contains 113 games by Nehad Nyazi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 21 draws, 57 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nehad Nyazi?
113 games by Nehad Nyazi 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.