Prepare against Rami Taher
LBY · World #24,462 classical · FIDE ID 9200509
When preparing against Rami Taher, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (32%).
Our database contains 79 games by Rami Taher, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rami Taher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rami Taher 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 | 2,022 | 2,075 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,131 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,069 | 2,069 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 27 | 17 | 35 | 34.2% |
| As White | 37 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 42 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rami Taher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rami Taher's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 78.4% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 18.9% | 64.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Taher usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Taher usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Taher usually continues Bc4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Taher usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Taher usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Taher usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 81.0% | 32.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 31.6% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 26.3% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Rami Taher's chess games
All 79 games by Rami Taher in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 27 wins, 17 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Hernan Catelli | 2,200 | Wch U20 | A18 |
| Feb 2010 | Baha Saad | 2,182 | ch-Arab U20 | D94 |
| Sep 2024 | Yacine Barbaria | 2,179 | Monastir Slama Memorial | C41 |
| Jun 2015 | Tatiana Kasparova | 2,158 | 13th Algiers Ameyar Memorial | B07 |
| Jun 2015 | Mohamed Ilias Saim | 2,144 | 13th Algiers Ameyar Memorial | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U18 | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,056 |
| 13th Algiers Ameyar Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,291 |
| ch-Africa U16 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,160 |
| Wch U20 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,132 |
| ch-Arab U20 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,071 |
| Monastir Slama Memorial | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,108 |
| 1st Sousse BICA Open | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 1,949 |
| chT-Arab Cities | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rami Taher's chess games?
79 games by Rami Taher, from Dec 2012 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 Rami Taher has played.
What does Rami Taher play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Rami Taher opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rami Taher answers 1...d6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Rami Taher play as White?
As White, Rami Taher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rami Taher play as Black?
As Black, Rami Taher most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Rami Taher's FIDE rating?
Rami Taher is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 2,069 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Rami Taher played?
Our database contains 79 games by Rami Taher, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 17 draws, 35 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rami Taher?
79 games by Rami Taher 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.