Prepare against Omar Eltigani
IM · SDN · World #5,557 classical · FIDE ID 738794
When preparing against Omar Eltigani, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 34.5% over 29 games.
Our database contains 369 games by Omar Eltigani, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Omar Eltigani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Omar Eltigani 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 | 2,259 | 2,278 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,274 | 2,304 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,212 | 2,295 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 369 | 174 | 90 | 105 | 47.2% |
| As White | 192 | 97 | 45 | 50 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 177 | 77 | 45 | 55 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Omar Eltigani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Omar Eltigani's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 162 | 85.7% | 63.0% |
| c4 | 22 | 11.6% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.1% | 87.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Eltigani usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Eltigani usually continues c4 (73.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Eltigani usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Eltigani usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Eltigani usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Eltigani usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 94.6% | 63.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 71.7% | 52.6% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 28.3% | 53.3% |
Omar Eltigani's chess games
All 369 games by Omar Eltigani in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Sep 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: 174 wins, 90 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 35 | 15/4/16 | 42.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 21 | 13/4/4 | 61.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 70 | 37/13/20 | 52.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 29 | 10/7/12 | 34.5% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis | 2,580 | Titled Tue Early | A43 |
| Nov 2011 | David Berczes | 2,557 | chT-HUN 1112 | D47 |
| Aug 2020 | Pablo Salinas Herrera | 2,514 | Titled Tue | D46 |
| Sep 2014 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,483 | Wch U18 | D20 |
| Aug 2020 | Volodar Murzin | 2,465 | Titled Tue | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 44 | 26.5 | 2,355 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2012 | 33 | 25.5 | 2,290 |
| Wch U18 | 2014 | 21 | 11 | 2,167 |
| ch-HUN U14 | 2010 | 18 | 15 | 2,215 |
| ch-HUN U16 | 2012 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,224 |
| chT-HUN 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,367 |
| chT-HUN 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,346 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,206 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Omar Eltigani's chess games?
369 games by Omar Eltigani, from Sep 2012 to Sep 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 Omar Eltigani has played.
What does Omar Eltigani play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Omar Eltigani opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Omar Eltigani answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games).
What openings does Omar Eltigani play as White?
As White, Omar Eltigani's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 61.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 192 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Omar Eltigani play as Black?
As Black, Omar Eltigani most often plays: Sicilian (70 games, 52.9% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Omar Eltigani's FIDE rating?
Omar Eltigani is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess, 2,274 in rapid and 2,212 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,278 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Omar Eltigani played?
Our database contains 369 games by Omar Eltigani, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 174 wins, 90 draws, 105 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Omar Eltigani?
369 games by Omar Eltigani 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.