Prepare against Roula Mahmoud
WFM · Syria · World #55,469 classical · FIDE ID 7601263
When preparing against Roula Mahmoud, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 118 games by Roula Mahmoud, covering Nov 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Roula Mahmoud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roula Mahmoud 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 | 1,872 | 1,883 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,788 | 1,799 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,818 | 1,818 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 47 | 9 | 62 | 39.8% |
| As White | 60 | 27 | 2 | 31 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 58 | 20 | 7 | 31 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roula Mahmoud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roula Mahmoud's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 91.7% | 45.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Mahmoud usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Mahmoud usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Mahmoud usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Mahmoud usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mahmoud usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 97.1% | 34.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 95.5% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Roula Mahmoud's chess games
All 118 games by Roula Mahmoud in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - Sep 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: 47 wins, 9 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Jana Mohamed Zaki | 1,993 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | C00 |
| Nov 2025 | Alshaeby Boshra | 1,944 | ch-Arab Indiv w 2025 | A01 |
| Nov 2024 | Lina Nassr | 1,936 | ch-Arab Indiv w Rapid | B40 |
| Sep 2026 | Polina Karelina | 1,929 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | B09 |
| Nov 2024 | Amen Miladi | 1,878 | ch-Arab Indiv w 2024 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,564 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,670 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,805 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,869 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 B | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,650 |
| Online Olym Div4 B | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,654 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 A | 2020 | 9 | 1 | 1,584 |
| ch-Arab U16 Girls | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,652 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roula Mahmoud's chess games?
118 games by Roula Mahmoud, from Nov 2010 to Sep 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 Roula Mahmoud has played.
What does Roula Mahmoud play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Roula Mahmoud opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roula Mahmoud answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Roula Mahmoud play as White?
As White, Roula Mahmoud's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roula Mahmoud play as Black?
As Black, Roula Mahmoud most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Roula Mahmoud's FIDE rating?
Roula Mahmoud is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess, 1,788 in rapid and 1,818 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Roula Mahmoud played?
Our database contains 118 games by Roula Mahmoud, covering Nov 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 9 draws, 62 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roula Mahmoud?
118 games by Roula Mahmoud 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.