Prepare against Osama Zayan
Egypt · World #14,017 classical · FIDE ID 10601180
Our database contains 115 games by Osama Zayan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Osama Zayan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Osama Zayan 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 | 2,116 | 2,258 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,244 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,224 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 51 | 27 | 37 | 44.3% |
| As White | 52 | 28 | 9 | 15 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 63 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Osama Zayan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Osama Zayan's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Zayan usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Zayan usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Zayan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 50.0% | 69.2% |
| e5 | 13 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Osama Zayan's chess games
All 115 games by Osama Zayan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 51 wins, 27 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Sarhan Guliev | 2,430 | 2nd Al Ain Open | C63 |
| Jun 2003 | Anna Zozulia | 2,336 | 7th Golden Cleopatra Open | B33 |
| Dec 2013 | Atousa Pourkashiyan | 2,334 | 2nd Al Ain Open | B42 |
| Jun 2003 | Hany Sameeh | 2,311 | 7th Golden Cleopatra Open | B20 |
| May 2014 | Hatem Eldesoky | 2,307 | 15th Mahalla Open | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Anogia Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,012 |
| ch-EGY Final | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,066 |
| Egypt Open | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,282 |
| Cairo Masters Open | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
| 2nd Al Ain Open | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 2,267 |
| 5th Assiut Open | 2009 | 7 | 6 | 2,386 |
| 22nd Abu Dhabi Open | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,217 |
| 7th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 2,246 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Osama Zayan's chess games?
115 games by Osama Zayan, from Apr 2003 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 Osama Zayan has played.
What does Osama Zayan play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Osama Zayan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Osama Zayan answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Osama Zayan play as White?
As White, Osama Zayan's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Osama Zayan play as Black?
As Black, Osama Zayan most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Osama Zayan's FIDE rating?
Osama Zayan is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Osama Zayan played?
Our database contains 115 games by Osama Zayan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 27 draws, 37 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Osama Zayan?
115 games by Osama Zayan 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.