Prepare against Ronald Moughames
Lebanon · World #61,075 classical · FIDE ID 5304857
When preparing against Ronald Moughames, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 62 games by Ronald Moughames, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ronald Moughames's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ronald Moughames 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 | 1,852 | 1,855 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,950 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 1,943 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 28 | 5 | 29 | 45.2% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 2 | 17 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ronald Moughames's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ronald Moughames's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 90.6% | 48.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Moughames usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Moughames usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Moughames usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Moughames usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 81.3% | 61.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ronald Moughames's chess games
All 62 games by Ronald Moughames in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 28 wins, 5 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D90 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Giorgio Kaloust | 1,942 | Dekweneh Keshmat Open | B12 |
| Nov 2023 | Mahmoud Maasarani | 1,929 | ch-LBN | B75 |
| Nov 2023 | Charif Mrad | 1,923 | ch-LBN | B38 |
| May 2019 | Mohamad Habash | 1,806 | 10th Beirut Open | B74 |
| Dec 2016 | Kevork Terzian | 1,739 | Soviet Alumni Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Beirut Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,839 |
| 11th Beirut Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,503 |
| Dekweneh Keshmat Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,944 |
| 9th Beirut Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,693 |
| ch-LBN | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,026 |
| Soviet Alumni Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,016 |
| ch-LIB sf | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,661 |
| chT-LIB | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,588 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ronald Moughames's chess games?
62 games by Ronald Moughames, from Sep 2016 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 Ronald Moughames has played.
What does Ronald Moughames play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Ronald Moughames opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ronald Moughames answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ronald Moughames play as White?
As White, Ronald Moughames's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ronald Moughames play as Black?
As Black, Ronald Moughames most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Ronald Moughames's FIDE rating?
Ronald Moughames is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,855 (May 2025).
How many games has Ronald Moughames played?
Our database contains 62 games by Ronald Moughames, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 5 draws, 29 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ronald Moughames?
62 games by Ronald Moughames 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.