Prepare against Pascal Issaad
DEU · World #41,647 classical · FIDE ID 12926299
Our database contains 46 games by Pascal Issaad, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pascal Issaad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pascal Issaad 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 | 1,928 | 1,948 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 18 | 4 | 24 | 39.1% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pascal Issaad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pascal Issaad's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 7 | 30.4% | 35.7% |
| d3 | 6 | 26.1% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 26.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 30% of White games, 35.7% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Issaad usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Issaad usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Issaad usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 26% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Issaad usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Issaad usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — Issaad usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Pascal Issaad's chess games
All 46 games by Pascal Issaad in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 18 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A94 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Raghav Pathak | 2,144 | 15th WLC Weekender | C45 |
| May 2015 | Stephan Stolz | 2,086 | chA-Stuttgart Open | A04 |
| May 2015 | Frank Gehringer | 2,050 | chA-Stuttgart Open | A46 |
| May 2025 | Oscar Koppenens | 2,024 | 15th WLC Weekender | A03 |
| May 2015 | Birger Boyens | 1,997 | chA-Stuttgart Open | A94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2014 | 21 | 12 | 1,754 |
| chA-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,080 |
| 16th WLC Weekender 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 1,710 |
| 15th WLC Weekender | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,084 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2018 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,667 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pascal Issaad's chess games?
46 games by Pascal Issaad, from May 2012 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 Pascal Issaad has played.
What does Pascal Issaad play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Pascal Issaad opens with 1.f4 (30% of games), 1.d3 (26% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pascal Issaad answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (75% of games), 1...b5 (25% of games).
What openings does Pascal Issaad play as White?
As White, Pascal Issaad's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Mieses Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pascal Issaad play as Black?
As Black, Pascal Issaad most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Pascal Issaad's FIDE rating?
Pascal Issaad is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (May 2026).
How many games has Pascal Issaad played?
Our database contains 46 games by Pascal Issaad, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pascal Issaad?
46 games by Pascal Issaad 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.