Prepare against Rafat Issa
IM · Jordan · World #3,468 classical · FIDE ID 7600437
Our database contains 246 games by Rafat Issa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rafat Issa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafat Issa 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 | 2,320 | 2,414 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,374 | 2,408 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,331 | 2,408 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 246 | 98 | 78 | 70 | 39.8% |
| As White | 120 | 48 | 38 | 34 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 126 | 50 | 40 | 36 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafat Issa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafat Issa's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 58 | 48.3% | 65.5% |
| e4 | 37 | 30.8% | 47.3% |
| d4 | 17 | 14.2% | 38.2% |
| c4 | 8 | 6.7% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Issa usually continues c4 (79.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Issa usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Issa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 47.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Issa usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Issa usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Issa usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 54.9% | 58.9% |
| c6 | 7 | 13.7% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 13.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 11.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 89.5% | 61.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Rafat Issa's chess games
All 246 games by Rafat Issa 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: 98 wins, 78 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2003 | Shukhrat Safin | 2,529 | 4th ch-Asia | E91 |
| Nov 2022 | Florian Kaczur | 2,473 | chT-HUN 2223 | E04 |
| Mar 2003 | Dashzeveg Sharavdorj | 2,438 | 4th ch-Asia | E99 |
| Dec 2018 | Ishaq Saeed | 2,437 | ch-Arab | A33 |
| May 2021 | Milan Pacher | 2,437 | Budapest FS05 GM | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Arab | 2023 | 39 | 20 | 2,269 |
| ch-Kumania | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,291 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,187 |
| 7th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2003 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,399 |
| Balatonlelle Benko Memorial IM | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,408 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo Summer IM | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
| Budapest FS10 IM | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,372 |
| 4th ch-Asia | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,427 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafat Issa's chess games?
246 games by Rafat Issa, 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 Rafat Issa has played.
What does Rafat Issa play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Rafat Issa opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafat Issa answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Rafat Issa play as White?
As White, Rafat Issa's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafat Issa play as Black?
As Black, Rafat Issa most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Rafat Issa's FIDE rating?
Rafat Issa is currently rated 2,320 in classical chess, 2,374 in rapid and 2,331 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Rafat Issa played?
Our database contains 246 games by Rafat Issa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 78 draws, 70 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafat Issa?
246 games by Rafat Issa 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.