Prepare against Rahaf Faqeeh
PSE · World #119,341 classical · FIDE ID 11501723
When preparing against Rahaf Faqeeh, expect 1.c4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 89 games by Rahaf Faqeeh, covering Sep 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Rahaf Faqeeh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rahaf Faqeeh 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 | 1,676 | 1,676 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,665 | 1,665 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,643 | 1,643 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 28 | 8 | 53 | 31.5% |
| As White | 43 | 15 | 2 | 26 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 46 | 13 | 6 | 27 | 28.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 215 rated games against 174 different opponents, across 25 events in 10 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 114 | 54 | 13 | 47 | 47.4% | 1,518 | 1,459 | 10 |
| Rapid | 27 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 51.9% | 1,697 | 1,587 | 7 |
| Blitz | 36 | 15 | 1 | 20 | 41.7% | 1,687 | 1,553 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 72 | 20 | 6 | 46 | 27.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 32 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 50.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM · 8 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 19 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 1,774 | 1,720 |
| 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1,663 | 1,663 |
| 2023 | 35 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 1,444 | 1,404 |
| 2019 | 32 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 1,648 | 1,610 |
| 2018 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 1,844 | 1,622 |
| 2016 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1,761 | 1,405 |
| 2015 | 47 | 24 | 4 | 19 | 1,535 | 1,503 |
| 2014 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 1,582 | 1,302 |
| 2013 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 1,754 | 1,554 |
| 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1,540 | 1,140 |
Where Rahaf Faqeeh has played
Palestinian Territories (14) · Jordan (3) · Azerbaijan (1) · Egypt (1) · Georgia (1) · Morocco (1) · Norway (1) · Sudan (1) · Uzbekistan (1) · Yemen (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rahaf Faqeeh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rahaf Faqeeh's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 32 | 91.4% | 39.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 91% of White games, 39.1% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Faqeeh usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Faqeeh usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Faqeeh usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Faqeeh usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Faqeeh usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 92.3% | 29.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Rahaf Faqeeh's chess games
All 89 games by Rahaf Faqeeh in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Oct 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: 28 wins, 8 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Najah Ahmed | 2,018 | Djerba Online w | A45 |
| Sep 2026 | Kawuma Patricia | 1,870 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | C00 |
| Sep 2026 | Dk Siti Haziqah Pg Hj Janudin | 1,630 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | D06 |
| Sep 2018 | Sindira Joshi | 1,584 | Olympiad Women-43 | C14 |
| Oct 2018 | Eyhab Rawan | 1,568 | Olympiad Women-43 | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,346 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,581 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,745 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,680 |
| Asia Nations online Cup w | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,473 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,741 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 D | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,623 |
| Online Olym Div4 B | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,438 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rahaf Faqeeh's chess games?
89 games by Rahaf Faqeeh, from Sep 2014 to Oct 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 Rahaf Faqeeh has played.
What does Rahaf Faqeeh play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Rahaf Faqeeh opens with 1.c4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rahaf Faqeeh answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Rahaf Faqeeh play as White?
As White, Rahaf Faqeeh's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rahaf Faqeeh play as Black?
As Black, Rahaf Faqeeh most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Rahaf Faqeeh's FIDE rating?
Rahaf Faqeeh is currently rated 1,676 in classical chess, 1,665 in rapid and 1,643 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,676 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Rahaf Faqeeh played?
Our database contains 89 games by Rahaf Faqeeh, covering Sep 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 8 draws, 53 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rahaf Faqeeh?
89 games by Rahaf Faqeeh 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.