Prepare against Raymond Kfoury
Lebanon · World #91,658 classical · FIDE ID 5303222
When preparing against Raymond Kfoury, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Raymond Kfoury, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raymond Kfoury's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raymond Kfoury 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 | 1,754 | 1,756 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,728 | 1,728 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,723 | 1,723 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 14 | 3 | 22 | 35.9% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raymond Kfoury's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raymond Kfoury's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kfoury usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kfoury usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Kfoury usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Raymond Kfoury's chess games
All 39 games by Raymond Kfoury in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 14 wins, 3 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Roland Akhrass | 1,999 | chT-LIB | C50 |
| Jun 2014 | Thetime Ruteremara | 1,723 | 2nd Francophone Open | D43 |
| May 2014 | Abu Alhaija Thaer | 1,464 | 7th Beirut Open | C62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Beirut Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,656 |
| ch-LIB sf | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,246 |
| 2nd Francophone Open | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,843 |
| ch-LIB | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,584 |
| chT-LIB | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,942 |
| 6th Beirut Open | 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1,786 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raymond Kfoury's chess games?
39 games by Raymond Kfoury, from Jun 2014 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 Raymond Kfoury has played.
What does Raymond Kfoury play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Raymond Kfoury opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raymond Kfoury answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Raymond Kfoury play as White?
As White, Raymond Kfoury's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raymond Kfoury play as Black?
As Black, Raymond Kfoury most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Raymond Kfoury's FIDE rating?
Raymond Kfoury is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess, 1,728 in rapid and 1,723 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,756 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Raymond Kfoury played?
Our database contains 39 games by Raymond Kfoury, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 22 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raymond Kfoury?
39 games by Raymond Kfoury 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.