Prepare against Sameh Sadek
FM · Egypt · World #4,189 classical · FIDE ID 10602771
Our database contains 287 games by Sameh Sadek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sameh Sadek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sameh Sadek 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 | 2,298 | 2,384 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,288 | 2,408 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,227 | 2,384 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 287 | 145 | 69 | 73 | 50.5% |
| As White | 146 | 75 | 39 | 32 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 141 | 70 | 30 | 41 | 49.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sameh Sadek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sameh Sadek's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 74.0% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 11.6% | 64.7% |
| e4 | 13 | 8.9% | 96.2% |
| c4 | 7 | 4.8% | 78.6% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Sadek usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Sadek usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Sadek usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Sadek usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Sadek usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Sadek usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 64.4% | 72.4% |
| e6 | 14 | 23.7% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 10.2% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 83.0% | 68.2% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 17.0% | 50.0% |
Sameh Sadek's chess games
All 287 games by Sameh Sadek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 145 wins, 69 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 37 | 19/11/7 | 51.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 25 | 14/5/6 | 56.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Colle System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Ibrahim Hasan Labib | 2,426 | ch-EGY | D30 |
| Aug 2024 | Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh | 2,413 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A41 |
| Jul 2009 | Ali Farahat | 2,397 | ch-EGY | E11 |
| Aug 2024 | Antonio Dcunha Viani | 2,378 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A06 |
| Jun 2024 | Arseny Alavkin | 2,367 | Titled Tue Early | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2015 | 22 | 17 | 2,391 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 20 | 10 | 2,221 |
| ch-EGY | 2013 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,327 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,418 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,264 |
| Cairo zt 4.2 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,252 |
| 18th Alexandria Open | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,411 |
| Monastir zt 4.1 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sameh Sadek's chess games?
287 games by Sameh Sadek, from Apr 2003 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 Sameh Sadek has played.
What does Sameh Sadek play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Sameh Sadek opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sameh Sadek answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Sameh Sadek play as White?
As White, Sameh Sadek's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sameh Sadek play as Black?
As Black, Sameh Sadek most often plays: Slav Defense (37 games, 51.4% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 56.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Sameh Sadek's FIDE rating?
Sameh Sadek is currently rated 2,298 in classical chess, 2,288 in rapid and 2,227 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,384 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Sameh Sadek played?
Our database contains 287 games by Sameh Sadek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 145 wins, 69 draws, 73 losses (50.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sameh Sadek?
287 games by Sameh Sadek 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.