Prepare against Rawad Al Ayash
France · World #53,993 classical · FIDE ID 5301483
When preparing against Rawad Al Ayash, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%).
Our database contains 81 games by Rawad Al Ayash, covering Jan 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Rawad Al Ayash's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rawad Al Ayash 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 | 1,878 | 1,922 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,874 | 1,938 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,847 | 1,896 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 31 | 12 | 38 | 38.3% |
| As White | 48 | 15 | 7 | 26 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 48.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 641 rated games against 507 different opponents, across 110 events in 4 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 | 335 | 156 | 40 | 139 | 46.6% | 1,874 | 1,833 | 9 |
| Rapid | 206 | 127 | 13 | 66 | 61.7% | 1,756 | 1,841 | 7 |
| Blitz | 100 | 53 | 4 | 43 | 53.0% | 1,831 | 1,797 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 208 | 49 | 18 | 141 | 23.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 254 | 168 | 27 | 59 | 66.1% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs IM · 4 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 1,846 | 1,879 |
| 2025 | 83 | 44 | 7 | 32 | 1,778 | 1,814 |
| 2024 | 75 | 41 | 3 | 31 | 1,826 | 1,855 |
| 2023 | 35 | 21 | 3 | 11 | 1,651 | 1,748 |
| 2022 | 60 | 36 | 6 | 18 | 1,727 | 1,835 |
| 2021 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1,754 | 1,791 |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1,704 | 2,104 |
| 2019 | 39 | 21 | 3 | 15 | 1,749 | 1,795 |
| 2016 | 32 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 1,744 | 1,694 |
| 2015 | 89 | 46 | 13 | 30 | 1,896 | 1,908 |
| 2014 | 61 | 32 | 6 | 23 | 1,956 | 1,893 |
| 2013 | 32 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 1,942 | 1,709 |
| 2012 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 2,064 | 1,931 |
| 2011 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2,075 | 1,675 |
| 2010 | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 1,979 | 1,659 |
| 2009 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 2,103 | 1,753 |
| 2008 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 2,073 | 1,850 |
| 2007 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2,202 | 2,069 |
Where Rawad Al Ayash has played
France (71) · Lebanon (34) · Bulgaria (3) · Türkiye (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rawad Al Ayash's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rawad Al Ayash's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 95.8% | 39.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 39.1% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Ayash usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Ayash usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Ayash usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Ayash usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 26.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 38.5% | 90.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Rawad Al Ayash's chess games
All 81 games by Rawad Al Ayash in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 31 wins, 12 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Nabil E Khechen | 2,038 | 7th Beirut Open | D31 |
| Sep 2015 | Younan Ishoo | 2,028 | 8th Beirut Open | A41 |
| Jun 2014 | Marwan Sharbel | 1,987 | 2nd Francophone Open | D31 |
| Oct 2015 | Vassilis Aristotelous | 1,983 | 10th ch-Mediterranean | B07 |
| Sep 2015 | Hassan Jouni | 1,844 | 8th Beirut Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th ch-Mediterranean | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,926 |
| chT-LIB | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,816 |
| 7th Beirut Open | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,026 |
| 3rd Beirut Open | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| 8th Beirut Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,136 |
| 9th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2010 | 7 | 1 | 1,723 |
| 2nd Francophone Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,295 |
| ch-LIB | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rawad Al Ayash's chess games?
81 games by Rawad Al Ayash, from Jan 2010 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 Rawad Al Ayash has played.
What does Rawad Al Ayash play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Rawad Al Ayash opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rawad Al Ayash answers 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Rawad Al Ayash play as White?
As White, Rawad Al Ayash's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rawad Al Ayash play as Black?
As Black, Rawad Al Ayash most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Rawad Al Ayash's FIDE rating?
Rawad Al Ayash is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,874 in rapid and 1,847 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Rawad Al Ayash played?
Our database contains 81 games by Rawad Al Ayash, covering Jan 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 12 draws, 38 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rawad Al Ayash?
81 games by Rawad Al Ayash 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.