Prepare against Sabah Noori Nihad
Iraq · World #105,356 classical · FIDE ID 4809394
When preparing against Sabah Noori Nihad, expect 1.e4 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 Sabah Noori Nihad, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sabah Noori Nihad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sabah Noori Nihad 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 | 1,714 | 1,757 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,750 | 1,750 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,698 | 1,698 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 10 | 7 | 22 | 25.6% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sabah Noori Nihad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sabah Noori Nihad's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.2% score
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Nihad usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Nihad usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Nihad usually continues h3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 100.0% | 23.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Sabah Noori Nihad's chess games
All 39 games by Sabah Noori Nihad in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | King's Pawn Game: Napoleon Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Diana Loboda | 1,603 | Djerba Online w | C01 |
| Oct 2021 | Jamal Mohammed Abo ALQamachi Saba | 1,495 | ch-IRQ w | B08 |
| Jun 2020 | Elizabeth Emile Nagib Tanyous | 1,472 | Djerba Online w | B12 |
| Jun 2020 | Alexandra Kaslan | 1,435 | Djerba Online w | C01 |
| Mar 2022 | Noha Mahmoud Youssef | 1,395 | ch-Arab U16 Girls | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,506 |
| ch-IRQ w | 2021 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,426 |
| ch-Arab U16 Girls | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,482 |
| ch-IRQ | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 1,283 |
| Online Olym Div3 C | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,387 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sabah Noori Nihad's chess games?
39 games by Sabah Noori Nihad, from Sep 2015 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 Sabah Noori Nihad has played.
What does Sabah Noori Nihad play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Sabah Noori Nihad opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sabah Noori Nihad answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sabah Noori Nihad play as White?
As White, Sabah Noori Nihad's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sabah Noori Nihad play as Black?
As Black, Sabah Noori Nihad most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Sabah Noori Nihad's FIDE rating?
Sabah Noori Nihad is currently rated 1,714 in classical chess, 1,750 in rapid and 1,698 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,757 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Sabah Noori Nihad played?
Our database contains 39 games by Sabah Noori Nihad, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sabah Noori Nihad?
39 games by Sabah Noori Nihad 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.