Prepare against Raji Abuazizah
FM · PSE · World #18,994 classical · FIDE ID 11503327
When preparing against Raji Abuazizah, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Raji Abuazizah, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raji Abuazizah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raji Abuazizah 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 | 2,066 | 2,183 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,069 | 2,069 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 2,046 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 32.3% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raji Abuazizah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raji Abuazizah's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 88.2% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Abuazizah usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Abuazizah usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Abuazizah usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Abuazizah usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Raji Abuazizah's chess games
All 31 games by Raji Abuazizah in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Ayush Sharma | 2,478 | Asian Individual Blitz | B43 |
| May 2025 | Haochen Jiang | 2,439 | 8th Sharjah Masters B | B40 |
| Nov 2024 | Husain Aziz | 2,346 | ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | C79 |
| Nov 2024 | David George Samir | 2,208 | ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | B40 |
| Nov 2024 | N Nyazi | 2,149 | ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,331 |
| Asian Individual | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,156 |
| Asian Individual Blitz | 2025 | 6 | 1 | 2,082 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men Rapid | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,870 |
| 8th Sharjah Masters B | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,441 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raji Abuazizah's chess games?
31 games by Raji Abuazizah, from Feb 2015 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 Raji Abuazizah has played.
What does Raji Abuazizah play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Raji Abuazizah opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raji Abuazizah answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Raji Abuazizah play as White?
As White, Raji Abuazizah's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raji Abuazizah play as Black?
As Black, Raji Abuazizah most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Raji Abuazizah's FIDE rating?
Raji Abuazizah is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess, 2,069 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Raji Abuazizah played?
Our database contains 31 games by Raji Abuazizah, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raji Abuazizah?
31 games by Raji Abuazizah 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.