Prepare against Ralph Ghnatios
Lebanon · World #63,537 classical · FIDE ID 5303478
When preparing against Ralph Ghnatios, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 116 games by Ralph Ghnatios, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ralph Ghnatios's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralph Ghnatios 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 | 1,843 | 1,889 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,798 | 1,820 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,770 | 1,858 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 50 | 12 | 54 | 43.1% |
| As White | 62 | 30 | 8 | 24 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 54 | 20 | 4 | 30 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralph Ghnatios's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralph Ghnatios's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 98.4% | 54.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Ghnatios usually continues Nc3 (41.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Ghnatios usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Ghnatios usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
Ralph Ghnatios's chess games
All 116 games by Ralph Ghnatios in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 50 wins, 12 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Mahmoud Abdulaziz | 2,108 | 10th Beirut Open | A40 |
| Oct 2017 | Jamal Shamieh | 2,046 | 9th Beirut Open | B01 |
| Jun 2021 | Serni Ribera Veganzones | 2,045 | ch-Mediterranean 11th | B30 |
| Sep 2016 | Marwan Nassar | 2,023 | ch-LIB sf | B02 |
| Mar 2017 | Jirair Oknayan | 1,968 | ch-LIB sf | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LIB sf | 2017 | 26 | 13 | 1,933 |
| chT-LIB | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,920 |
| Asia zt 3.1 | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,718 |
| 9th Beirut Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,118 |
| 10th Beirut Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,062 |
| 27th Sharjah Rapid Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,841 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,864 |
| ch-LIB | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,633 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Ghnatios's chess games?
116 games by Ralph Ghnatios, from Jul 2014 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 Ralph Ghnatios has played.
What does Ralph Ghnatios play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Ralph Ghnatios opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralph Ghnatios answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Ralph Ghnatios play as White?
As White, Ralph Ghnatios's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Ghnatios play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Ghnatios most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Ralph Ghnatios's FIDE rating?
Ralph Ghnatios is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess, 1,798 in rapid and 1,770 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,889 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Ralph Ghnatios played?
Our database contains 116 games by Ralph Ghnatios, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 12 draws, 54 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Ghnatios?
116 games by Ralph Ghnatios 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.