Prepare against Rafic Barakat
Lebanon · World #47,589 classical · FIDE ID 5300096
Our database contains 109 games by Rafic Barakat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafic Barakat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafic Barakat 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 | 1,903 | 2,058 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,868 | 2,046 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,046 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 40 | 16 | 53 | 36.7% |
| As White | 51 | 26 | 8 | 17 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 58 | 14 | 8 | 36 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafic Barakat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafic Barakat's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 72.5% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 9 | 17.6% | 77.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Barakat usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Barakat usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Barakat usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 77.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Barakat usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Barakat usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Barakat usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 31.3% | 10.0% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 28.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 21.9% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Rafic Barakat's chess games
All 109 games by Rafic Barakat 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: 40 wins, 16 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B67 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A69 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2002 | Philippe Kesmaecker | 2,274 | Olympiad-35 | B43 |
| Nov 1990 | Mohd Majeed | 2,205 | Olympiad-29 | C06 |
| Jan 1997 | Hytham Omar | 2,205 | ch-LIB | C46 |
| Sep 2003 | Ali Hammoudi | 2,200 | ch-LIB | C58 |
| Sep 1998 | Maasarani Amer | 2,180 | ch-LIB | C30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LIB | 2003 | 35 | 17 | 2,187 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,175 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 11 | 1 | 1,936 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,360 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,196 |
| chT-LIB | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,078 |
| ch-Asia Cities 12th | 2000 | 8 | 4 | 2,196 |
| Arab ol | 1989 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,981 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafic Barakat's chess games?
109 games by Rafic Barakat, 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 Rafic Barakat has played.
What does Rafic Barakat play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Rafic Barakat opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafic Barakat answers 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...Nc6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Rafic Barakat play as White?
As White, Rafic Barakat's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafic Barakat play as Black?
As Black, Rafic Barakat most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Rafic Barakat's FIDE rating?
Rafic Barakat is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess, 1,868 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Rafic Barakat played?
Our database contains 109 games by Rafic Barakat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 16 draws, 53 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafic Barakat?
109 games by Rafic Barakat 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.