Prepare against Oussama Jawhar
Lebanon · World #72,882 classical · FIDE ID 5302137
When preparing against Oussama Jawhar, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 81 games by Oussama Jawhar, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oussama Jawhar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oussama Jawhar 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 | 1,812 | 1,875 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,814 | 1,814 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,804 | 1,804 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 34 | 10 | 37 | 42.0% |
| As White | 41 | 20 | 4 | 17 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 40 | 14 | 6 | 20 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oussama Jawhar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oussama Jawhar's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 92.7% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 55.3% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Jawhar usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Jawhar usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Jawhar usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Jawhar usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 38.9% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 75.0% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
Oussama Jawhar's chess games
All 81 games by Oussama Jawhar in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 34 wins, 10 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D14 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Khaled Kneoo | 2,003 | 3rd Beirut Open | D06 |
| Oct 2012 | Marwan Sharbel | 1,980 | ch-LIB sf | D11 |
| Oct 2012 | Hassan Jouni | 1,895 | ch-LIB sf | D43 |
| Jan 2015 | Rawad El Ayyash | 1,813 | Beirut Lasker Memorial B | A47 |
| Mar 2014 | Amir Abou El Hussen | 1,750 | ch-LIB | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut Lasker Memorial B | 2015 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,762 |
| 2nd Francophone Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,079 |
| 7th Beirut Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,169 |
| 8th Beirut Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,194 |
| Sharjah Open Rapid | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,809 |
| 3rd Beirut Open | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,966 |
| ch-LIB sf | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,001 |
| ch-LIB | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,966 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oussama Jawhar's chess games?
81 games by Oussama Jawhar, from Mar 2013 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 Oussama Jawhar has played.
What does Oussama Jawhar play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Oussama Jawhar opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oussama Jawhar answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Oussama Jawhar play as White?
As White, Oussama Jawhar's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oussama Jawhar play as Black?
As Black, Oussama Jawhar most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Oussama Jawhar's FIDE rating?
Oussama Jawhar is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess, 1,814 in rapid and 1,804 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,875 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Oussama Jawhar played?
Our database contains 81 games by Oussama Jawhar, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 10 draws, 37 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oussama Jawhar?
81 games by Oussama Jawhar 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.